In Greek mythology, Phalanthus (; Ancient Greek: Φάλανθος) is the name of three men.
Phalanthus of Tanagra, one of the defenders of Thebes in the war of the Seven against Thebes. He was killed by Hippomedon.Statius, Thebaid 9.103 Phalanthus of Tarentum, the Spartan founder of Tarentum. Married to Aethra.Pausanias, 10.10.6 Phalanthus, son of Agelaus (son of Stymphalus, son of Elatus, son of Arcas). A city in Arcadia was named after him.Pausanias, 8.35.9Stephanus of Byzantium, s.v. Φάλανθος
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