Eurymenes

In Greek mythology, Eurymenes (Ancient Greek: Εὐρυμένης means 'broad and strong'^[1]) was a prince of Pylos and son of King Neleus by Chloris, daughter of Amphion.^[2] He was the brother to Pero, Taurus, Asterius, Pylaon, Deimachus, Eurybius, Epilaus, Phrasius, Evagoras, Alastor, Nestor and Periclymenus.^[3]

Mythology

Along with his father and other brothers, except Nestor, Eurymenes was killed by Heracles during the sack of Pylos.^[4]

Notes

1. Greek Word Study Tool s.v. εὐρυμενής
2. Homer, Odyssey 11.284
3. Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 1.9.9
4. Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 2.7.3

References

• Homer, The Odyssey with an English Translation by A.T. Murray, PH.D. in two volumes. Cambridge, MA., Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann, Ltd. 1919. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.
• Pseudo-Apollodorus, The Library with an English Translation by Sir James George Frazer, F.B.A., F.R.S. in 2 Volumes, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1921. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.