Epeius
Mythological Greek characters
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There were two characters named Epeius (/ɪˈpaɪ.əs/; Ancient Greek: Ἐπειός Epeiós) or Epeus in Greek mythology.
- Epeius, an Elean prince as son of King Endymion. He ran a race at Olympia, against his brothers Aetolus and Paeon, winning his father's kingdom. Epeius' other siblings were Eurycyda and possibly Naxos.[1] He was married to Anaxiroe, daughter of Coronus, and had one daughter, Hyrmine. King Oenomaus of Pisa was his contemporary.[2] From him, the Epei derived their name.[3]
- Epeius, a Greek soldier during the Trojan War and builder of the Trojan horse.[4]
Namesake
- 2148 Epeios, Jovian asteroid
