Thymoetes
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In Greek mythology, there were at least three different people named Thymoetes (Θυμοίτης).
- Thymoetes, one of the elders of Troy (also spelled Thymoitos)[1], son of Laomedon[2]. A soothsayer had predicted, that on a certain day a boy should be born, by whom Troy should be destroyed. On that very day Paris was born to Priam, king of Troy, and Munippus to Thymoetes. Priam ordered Munippus and his mother Cilla to be killed.[3] It is believed that Thymoetes, in order to avenge his family, advised to draw the wooden horse into the city.[4]
- Thymoetes, an Athenian hero, son of Oxyntes, king of Attica. Thymoetes was the last Athenian king descended from Theseus. He was succeeded by Melanthus (according to Pausanias, overthrown by him).[5][6]
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Apheidas |
King of Athens | Succeeded by Melanthus |
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1867). "article name needed". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology.
