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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]

See also

Note

  1. ^ Foss, C.; Reger, G.; Mitchell, S. "Places: 550703 (Lyrnessos)". Pleiades. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  2. ^ Homer, Iliad 2.689-90

References


From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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]

See also

Note

  1. ^ Foss, C.; Reger, G.; Mitchell, S. "Places: 550703 (Lyrnessos)". Pleiades. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  2. ^ Homer, Iliad 2.689-90

References



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