Penthilus of Messenia

In Greek mythology, Penthilus (/ˈpɛnθɪləs/; Greek: Πένθιλος) was a king of Messenia, son of Periclymenus and father of Borus. In early accounts, he was the son of Borus and Lysidice instead. Penthilus married Anchirhoe and became the father of Andropompus, father of King Melanthus of Athens.[1]

Reference

  1. Scholia on Plato, Symposium, 208d, citing Hellanicus
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