Phalanthus
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In Greek mythology, Phalanthus (/fəˈlænθəs/; Ancient Greek: Φάλανθος) is the name of three men.
- Phalanthus of Tanagra, one of the defenders of Thebes in the war of 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][4]
