Pronomus
People in Greek mythology
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In Greek mythology, Pronomus or Pronomos (Ancient Greek: Πρόνομος, lit. 'grazing forward') may refer to two characters:
- Pronomus, the "intelligent" satyr herald of Dionysus during the Indian War.[1] In secret union, Hermes fathered him, Pherespondus and Lycus to Iphthime, daughter of Dorus.[2] Eiraphiotes (i.e. Dionysus) entrusted to these three satyr brothers the dignity of the staff of the heavenly herald which their father was the source of wisdom.[3]
- Pronomus, from Zacynthus island, one of the suitors of Penelope along with forty-three other wooers.[4] Upon returning from Ithaca, Odysseus shot down all the suitors including Pronomus with the help of Eumaeus, Philoetius, and Telemachus.[5]
- Pronomus, a Giant who tried to force Hera to marry him and was then killed by Heracles, who received godhood as a reward for his service.[6]
There is also the Pronomos Painter, known for the Pronomos Vase, now in Naples, which shows actors after a performance.
