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ASTACUS (Ἀστακός, ὁ)

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CHRISTOPHER BARON

University of Notre Dame

Mythical, patronymic, father of MELANIPPUS (5.67.2). Melanippus was one of the seven defenders of THEBES in the conflict between ETEOCLES and POLYNEICES. Astacus himself was a Theban hero, descendant (or one) of the “Spartoi.” Some traditions credited him with the foundation of the city of Astacus in Asia Minor.

SEE ALSO: Heroes and Hero Cult; Myth

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