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

Mythology

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

Notes

  1. ^ Homer, Odyssey 11.284
  2. ^ Scholia on Odyssey, 11. 281 citing Pherecydes
  3. ^ Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 1.9.9
  4. ^ Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 2.7.3

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