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.
From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)
Before the next the graceful Paris shines, And bold Alcathous, and Agenor joins.
From The Iliad by Pope, Alexander
This is said to have been built by Alcathous the son of Pelops, while Apollo stood by and played upon his lyre.
From The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 1 of 2 by Müller, Karl Otfried
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