Phrasius
In Greek mythology, Phrasius (Ancient Greek: Φράσιος means 'speech'[1]) a prince of Pylos and son of King Neleus by Chloris, daughter of Amphion.[2] He was the brother to Pero, Taurus, Asterius, Pylaon, Deimachus, Eurybius, Epilaus, Evagoras, Eurymenes, Alastor, Nestor and Periclymenus.[3]
Mythology
Along with his father and other brothers, except Nestor, Phrasius was by killed Heracles during the sack of Pylos.[4]
Notes
- ^ Greek Word Study Tool s.v. φράσις
- ^ Homer, Odyssey 11.284
- ^ Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 1.9.9
- ^ Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 2.7.3
References
- Homer, The Odyssey with an English Translation by A.T. Murray, PH.D. in two volumes. Cambridge, MA., Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann, Ltd. 1919. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.
- Pseudo-Apollodorus, The Library with an English Translation by Sir James George Frazer, F.B.A., F.R.S. in 2 Volumes, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1921. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.
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