Harpalykos

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In Greek mythology, the name Harpalycus (Ancient Greek: Ἁρπάλυκος) may refer to:

  • Harpalycus, an
    Lycaon either by the naiad Cyllene,[1] Nonacris[2] or by unknown woman. He and his brothers were the most nefarious and carefree of all people. To test them, Zeus visited them in the form of a peasant. These brothers mixed the entrails of a child into the god's meal, whereupon the enraged Zeus threw the meal over the table. Harpalycus was killed, along with his brothers and their father, by a lightning bolt of the god.[3]
  • Harpalycus, son of Hermes and Heracles' instructor in boxing.[4]
  • Harpalycus, king of the Amymnei in Thrace, father of Harpalyce, whom he raised as a valiant warrior and his own intended successor. He was killed by the rebellious people.[5]
  • Harpalycus, a soldier in Aeneas' army killed by Camilla.[6]

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