In Greek mythology, Laestrygon (Ancient Greek: Λαιστρυγών Laistrygon) was the son of Poseidon[1] and possibly of Gaia. He was the father of Telepora or Telepatra, wife of Aeolus, keeper of the winds.[2]

Mythology

According to one account, the giant cannibal race of the Laistrygonians was said to have borne from Laestrygon in the isle of Ortygia, Italy.

[The Sons of Boreas pursued the Harpies all the way to Italy:] — and about the steep Fawn mountain and rugged Etna to the isle Ortygia and the people sprung from Laestrygon who was the son of wide-reigning Poseidon.[1]

Note

  1. ^ a b Hesiod, Ehoiai fr. 40a as cited in Oxyrhynchus Papyri 1358 fr. 2 Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. ^ Scholia on Homer, Odyssey 10.6

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