In Greek mythology, Ascalaphus or Askalaphus (; Ancient Greek: Ἀσκάλαφος Askalaphos), was son of AresApollodorus, 1.9.16; Hyginus, Fabulae 159 and the Minyan princess Astyoche, daughter of King Actor of Orchomenus. Ascalaphus was also a king of the Minyans, and twin brother of Ialmenos. These brothers were counted among the ArgonautsApollodorus, 1.9.16 and the suitors of Helen,Apollodorus, 3.10.8; Hyginus, Fabulae 81 and led the Orchomenian contingent in the Trojan War,Hyginus, Fabulae 97 where Deiphobos threw a spear and killed him.Hyginus, Fabulae 113
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