In Greek mythology, Charaxus () was one of the Lapiths who attended the wedding of their king Pirithous and Hippodamia.Ovid, Metamorphoses 12.272
Mythology During the fight caused by the centaurs' attempt to rape the bride, Charaxus was killed by the centaur Rhoetus but the former accidentally slain his friend Cometes instead.Ovid, Metamorphoses 12.271-289 This was recounted in the following excerpt:
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