Deliades (mythology)

Summary

In Greek mythology, Deliades (Ancient Greek: Δηλιάδην) was a Boeotian prince as son of King Glaucus of Potniae[1] and possibly, Eurymede or Eurynome,[2] daughter of King Nisus of Megara. He was unintentionally killed by his own brother Bellerophon. According to some traditions, he was called Alcimenes or Peiren.[3]

Deliades
Prince of Potniae
Member of the Corinthian Royal Family
Other namesAlcimenes, Piren
AbodePotniae
Personal information
ParentsGlaucus and Eurymede
SiblingsBellerophon

Notes edit

  1. ^ Apollodorus, 1.9.3 & 2.3.1
  2. ^ Hesiod, Ehoiai fr. 7; Hyginus, Fabulae 157
  3. ^ Apollodorus, 2.3.1

References edit

  • Apollodorus, The Library with an English Translation by Sir James George Frazer, F.B.A., F.R.S. in 2 Volumes, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1921. ISBN 0-674-99135-4. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.
  • Gaius Julius Hyginus, Fabulae from The Myths of Hyginus translated and edited by Mary Grant. University of Kansas Publications in Humanistic Studies. Online version at the Topos Text Project.
  • Hesiod, Catalogue of Women from Homeric Hymns, Epic Cycle, Homerica translated by Evelyn-White, H G. Loeb Classical Library Volume 57. London: William Heinemann, 1914. Online version at theoi.com