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After his father lost the throne of Athens, Acamas grew up as an exile in Euboea with his brother under the care of Elephenor, a relative by marriage.He and Diomedes were sent to negotiate the return of Helen before the start of the Trojan War, [5] though Homer ascribes this embassy to Menelaus and Odysseus. [6]
After his father journeyed to the underworld with his friend, Pirithous, he lost the throne of Athens upon his return to Menestheus, supposedly in 1205 B.C. [4] Consequently, Demophon and Acamas were exiled to Euboea, where they grew up under the care of Elephenor, a relative by marriage.
Acamas or Akamas (/ ɑː ˈ k ɑː m ɑː s /; Ancient Greek: Ἀκάμας, folk etymology: 'unwearying' [1]) was a name attributed to several characters in Greek mythology. The following three all fought in the Trojan War , and only the first was not mentioned by Homer .
Elephenor received the sons of Theseus of Athens, Acamas and Demophon, when they fled from the usurper Menestheus. [5] One source states that he unwittingly killed his grandfather Abas and was expelled from Euboea; because of that, he had to assemble his troops before the Trojan expedition on a rock of the Euripus Strait opposite Euboea.
Theseus (UK: / ˈ θ iː sj uː s /, US: / ˈ θ iː s i ə s /; Ancient Greek: Θησεύς [tʰɛːsěu̯s]) was a divine hero in Greek mythology, famous for slaying the Minotaur.The myths surrounding Theseus, his journeys, exploits, and friends, have provided material for storytelling throughout the ages.
Acamas (son of Theseus) Achaeus (son of Xuthus) Actaeus; Aegeus; Aegleis; Aglaurus; Aglaurus, daughter of Cecrops; Alcippe (daughter of Ares) Alcippe (mythology) Alcon (mythology) Alcyone (daughter of Sciron) Apheidas; Arachne; Atthis (mythology)
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Acamas and Demophon In Greek mythology , Phaedra ( / ˈ f iː d r ə , ˈ f ɛ d r ə / ; Ancient Greek : Φαίδρα , romanized : Phaídra ) is a Cretan princess. Her name derives from the Greek word φαιδρός ( phaidros ), which means "bright".