Laestrygon (mythology)
Greek mythological figure
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In Greek mythology, Laestrygon (Ancient Greek: Λαιστρυγών Laistrygon) was the son of Poseidon[1] and possibly of Gaia. He was the father of Telepora or Telepatra, wife of Aeolus, keeper of the winds.[2]
Mythology
According to one account, the giant cannibal race of the Laistrygonians was said to have borne from Laestrygon in the isle of Ortygia, Italy.
- [The Sons of Boreas pursued the Harpies all the way to Italy:] — and about the steep Fawn mountain and rugged Etna to the isle Ortygia and the people sprung from Laestrygon who was the son of wide-reigning Poseidon.[1]
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