Celaeneus

Son of Electryon in Greek mythology From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In Greek mythology, Celaeneus or Kelaineus (Ancient Greek: Κελαινεύς, romanized: Kelainéus) was a Mycenaean prince as son of King Electryon. His name was derived from the root kelainós, which means "black," "dark," or "murky".

Family

Celaeneus' mother was Anaxo, daughter of Alcaeus. His brothers were Stratobates, Gorgophonus, Phylonomus, Amphimachus, Lysinomus, Chirimachus, Anactor, Archelaus and Alcmena, mother of the hero Heracles.[1]

Mythology

Together with his brothers, Celaeneus was killed by the sons of the Taphian king, Pterelaus who claimed the kingdom of their ancestor Mestor, son of Perseus and brother of Electryon.[2]

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