In Greek mythology, Lyrnessus ( /lərˈnɛsəs/; Ancient Greek: Λυρνησσός) was a town or city in Dardania (Asia minor), inhabited by Cilicians. [1] It was closely associated with the nearby Cilician Thebe. At the time of the Trojan War, it was said to have been ruled by a king named Euenus. His son Mynes' widow is Briseis, who became a prize of Achilles. [2]
- ^ Foss, C.; Reger, G.; Mitchell, S. "Places: 550703 (Lyrnessos)". Pleiades. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ Homer, Iliad 2.689-90
- Homer, The Iliad with an English Translation by A.T. Murray, Ph.D. in two volumes. Cambridge, MA., Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann, Ltd. 1924. ISBN 978-0674995796. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library.
- Homer, Homeri Opera in five volumes. Oxford, Oxford University Press. 1920. ISBN 978-0198145318. Greek text available at the Perseus Digital Library.
- Lyrnessos (Troad) ', Manto, https://resource.manto.unh.edu/8195155 [last modified: 23 03 2023]
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In Greek mythology, Lyrnessus ( /lərˈnɛsəs/; Ancient Greek: Λυρνησσός) was a town or city in Dardania (Asia minor), inhabited by Cilicians. [1] It was closely associated with the nearby Cilician Thebe. At the time of the Trojan War, it was said to have been ruled by a king named Euenus. His son Mynes' widow is Briseis, who became a prize of Achilles. [2]
- ^ Foss, C.; Reger, G.; Mitchell, S. "Places: 550703 (Lyrnessos)". Pleiades. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ Homer, Iliad 2.689-90
- Homer, The Iliad with an English Translation by A.T. Murray, Ph.D. in two volumes. Cambridge, MA., Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann, Ltd. 1924. ISBN 978-0674995796. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library.
- Homer, Homeri Opera in five volumes. Oxford, Oxford University Press. 1920. ISBN 978-0198145318. Greek text available at the Perseus Digital Library.
- Lyrnessos (Troad) ', Manto, https://resource.manto.unh.edu/8195155 [last modified: 23 03 2023]
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