In Greek mythology, Polymelus (The name is the combination of Poly- (from polys), meaning "many" or "much" amd -melus (from mēlos), meaning "sheep" or "flocks".) may refer to multiple figures:
Polymelos, suitor of Megara, mother of Ixion in one source. Together with another suitor, Phorbas, they slain Megara and, in vengeance, were murdered by the latter's son.Greek Anthology 3.12 (Gk text) Polymelos, son of Icarius and Asterodia, daughter of Eurypylus. He was the brother of Damasiclus (Amasiclus), Penelope and Laodice (Iphthime).Scholia ad Odyssey 1.275 & 277 Polymelus, a Lycian warrior, son of Argeas. He was killed by Patroclus.Homer, Iliad 16.417 Polymelus, a Trojan prince as an illegitimate son of King Priam by one of his concubines.Hyginus, Fabulae 90
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