Polymede
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In Greek mythology, the female name Polymede (Ancient Greek: Πολυμήδη) may refer to:
- Polymede, daughter of Autolycus by Mestra, Neaera or Amphithea; and the possible mother of Jason by Aeson, King of Iolcus.[1] She was also called Polymele[2] or Polypheme;[3] otherwise the mother of the hero was either (1) Alcimede, daughter of Phylacus;[4] (2) Amphinome;[5] (3) Rhoeo, daughter of Staphylus;[6] (4) Theognete, daughter of Laodicus;[7] and lastly, (5) Arne or (6) Scarphe.[8]
- Polymede, mother of Nestor by Neleus, king of Pylos.[9] Otherwise, Nestor's mother was known as Chloris,[10] a Minyan princess and daughter of King Amphion of Orchomenus.[11]
