Laestrygon (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Laestrygon (Ancient Greek: Λαιστρυγών Laistrygon) was the son of Poseidon[1] and possibly of Gaia. He was the father of Telepora or Telepatra, wife of Aeolus, keeper of the winds.[2]
Mythology
[edit]According to one account, the giant cannibal race of the Laistrygonians was said to have borne from Laestrygon in the isle of Ortygia, Italy.
- [The Sons of Boreas pursued the Harpies all the way to Italy:] — and about the steep Fawn mountain and rugged Etna to the isle Ortygia and the people sprung from Laestrygon who was the son of wide-reigning Poseidon.[1]
Note
[edit]- ^ a b Hesiod, Ehoiai fr. 40a as cited in Oxyrhynchus Papyri 1358 fr. 2 [non-primary source needed]
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. - ^ Scholia on Homer, Odyssey 10.6
References
[edit]- Hesiod, Catalogue of Women from Homeric Hymns, Epic Cycle, Homerica translated by Evelyn-White, H G. Loeb Classical Library Volume 57. London: William Heinemann, 1914. Online version at theio.com
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