Phalanthus

In Greek mythology, Phalanthus^{[pronunciation?]} (Φάλανθος) is the name of three men.

Phalanthus of Tanagra, one of the defenders of Thebes against the Seven Against Thebes. He was killed by Hippomedon.^[1]
Phalanthus of Tarentum, the Spartan founder of Tarentum. Married to Aethra.^[2]
Phalanthus, son of Agelaus (son of Stymphalus, son of Elatus, son of Arcas). A city in Arcadia was named after him.^[3]

References

^ Statius, Thebaid, 9.103 [1]
^ Pausanias, Description of Greece, 10. 10. 6
^ Pausanias, Description of Greece, 8. 35. 9.; Stephanus of Byzantium s. v. Φάλανθος

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[1] Statius, Thebaid, 9.103 [1]

[2] Pausanias, Description of Greece, 10. 10. 6

[3] Pausanias, Description of Greece, 8. 35. 9.; Stephanus of Byzantium s. v. Φάλανθος

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