Thalpius (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Thalpius (Ancient Greek: Θάλπιος means "warmth, heat") was one of the Epeian leaders during the Trojan War along with his cousin Amphimachus.Homer, Iliad 2.620–621

Family Thalpius was the son of the Molionid EurytusHomer, Iliad 2.620–621; Apollodorus, 3.10.8 and Theraephone, daughter of King Dexamenus of Olenus.Pausanias, 5.3.3

Mythology As one of the Suitors of HelenApollodorus, 3.10.8 and the Achaean Leaders, Thalpius went to Troy leading 20 ships along with Amphimachus.Pausanias, 5.3.4 He was also counted among those warriors who hid inside the Wooden Horse.Quintus Smyrnaeus, 12.323

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