Pylaon

In Greek mythology, Pylaon (Ancient Greek: Πυλάων, lit. 'gateway' or 'keeper of the gate') was a prince of Pylos and son of King Neleus by Chloris, daughter of King Amphion of Orchomenus. He was the brother to Pero, Taurus, Asterius, Evagoras, Deimachus, Eurybius, Epilaus, Phrasius, Eurymenes, Alastor, Nestor and Periclymenus.

Mythology

Along with his father and other brothers, except Nestor, Pylaon was killed by Heracles during the sack of Pylos.

Notes

  1. ↑ The name originated from the ancient Greek word pylē (πύλη) meaning gate or entrance.
  2. ↑ Homer, Odyssey 11.284
  3. ↑ Scholia on Odyssey, 11. 281 citing Pherecydes
  4. ↑ Apollodorus, 1.9.9
  5. ↑ Apollodorus, 2.7.3

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