Amykos
deity earth Berbrykians single tradition · 1
Amykos is the king of the Berbrykians. He challenged the Argonauts to a boxing match, declaring that no foreigner could leave until someone fought him. He was defeated by Polydeukes.
When
- First attested
- 800 BCE
- Attested period
- -800 – -600
- Historical notes
- Based on Argonautica 2, likely composed between the 8th and 6th centuries BCE.
Relationships
- enemy of
- Polydeukes
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Ignoring the traditional welcoming practices, Amykos, the king of the Berbrykians, stepped forward immediately to inform the Argonauts of the Berbrykians' ordinance that no foreigners may leave until one member of the group competes in boxing match against him.”
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