Meles (fl. 8th century BC; also known as Myrsus) was a semi-historical king of Lydia. According to Herodotus, he was the 21st and penultimate king of the Heraclid dynasty and was succeeded by his son, Candaules (died c.687 BC).[1][2]

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  1. ^ Herodotus 1975, p. 43, I.7
  2. ^ Bury & Meiggs 1975, p. 82

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Preceded byunknown King of Lydia 8th century BC Succeeded byCandaules
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