In Greek mythology, Prothoenor (The name is a composite of two distinct Greek roots — Protheo- (προθέω), meaning "to run ahead," "to rush forward," or "to urge on" and -enor (-ήνωρ), a suffix derived from anēr (ἀνήρ), meaning "man" or "warrior." In ancient Greek compound names, it often denotes characteristics of masculinity, leadership, or bravery.) was one of the Greek leaders in the Trojan War, from Thespiae in Boeotia, son of AreilycusHomer, Iliad 2.495 (ArchilycusDiodorus Siculus, 4.67.7) and Theobule,Hyginus, Fabulae 97 brother of Arcesilaus; he commanded eight ships. In one account, Prothoenor was the son of Alector and Arteis, and thus a half-brother of Leitus and Clonius. According to the Iliad, he was killed by Polydamas, who immediately began to boast about it.Homer, Iliad 14.450-455
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