Sthenelus (son of Andromeda and Perseus)

In Greek mythology, Sthenelus (Ancient Greek: Σθένελος, Sthenelos, "strong one" or "forcer", derived from sthenos "strength, might, force") was a king of Mycenae.

Family

Sthenelus was the son of Perseus and Andromeda and thus brother of Perses, Alcaeus, Heleus, Mestor, Electryon, Cynurus, Gorgophone and Autochthoe. By Nicippe, Sthenelus became the father of Eurystheus, Alcyone and Medusa.

Mythology

Sthenelus exiled Amphitryon, for the murder of his brother Electryon. Amphitryon was also the husband of his niece, Alcmene. As heir, Sthenelus was the successor to the throne of Mycenae. He was in turn succeeded by his son Eurystheus.

Preceded by Electryon	King of Mycenae	Succeeded by Eurystheus
	King of Tiryns

References

Pseudo-Apollodorus. Bibliotheca, Book 2. 4. 5

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