Epistrophus (Greek mythology)
In Greek mythology, Epistrophus (Ἐπίστροφος) may refer to:
- Epistrophus, son of Iphitus by Hippolyte or Thrasybule and brother of Schedius. He was counted among the suitors of Helen.[1] Together with his brother he led the Phocians on the side of the Achaeans in the Trojan War, commanding thirty ships.[2][3][4] Epistrophus, was killed at the Trojan war by Hector. Both brothers' bones, were carried back and buried at Anticyra.[5] There tomb existed until the Roman times.
- Epistrophus, an ally of the Trojans, leader of the Halizones.[6]
- Epistrophus, son of Euenus, grandson of Selepius and brother of Mynes; both brothers were killed by Achilles during the latter's invasion in Lyrnessus.[7]
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