Alcathous
Americannoun
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a son of Pelops and Hippodamia who married Euachme and became king of Megara.
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(in theIliad ) a Trojan chieftain slain by Idomeneus.
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The Megarensian maidens presented them to Sphinoe, daughter of Alcathous, who died a virgin.
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This is said to have been built by Alcathous the son of Pelops, while Apollo stood by and played upon his lyre.
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On the former citadel stood a statue of Apollo Decatephorus,994 “the receiver of tithes,” whose name is explained by the fable that the daughter of Alcathous was once sent as a tribute to Crete, like the Athenian youths and maidens.
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Paris, Alcathoüs, and Agenor led The second band, and, sons of Priam both, Deïphobus and Helenus, the third; With them was seen partner of their command; The Hero Asius; from Arisba came120 Asius Hyrtacides, to battle drawn From the Selleïs banks by martial steeds Hair'd fiery-red and of the noblest size.
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Deiphobus and Idomeneus respectively summon their friends to their assistance, and a contest ensues for the body of Alcathoüs.
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