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

Mythology

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Along with his father and other brothers, except Nestor, Epilaus was by killed Heracles during the sack of Pylos.[3]

Notes

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  1. ^ Homer, Odyssey 11.284
  2. ^ Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 1.9.9
  3. ^ Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 2.7.3

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