Buphagus
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In Greek mythology, Buphagus was an Arcadian hero and husband of Promne. He received the wounded Iphicles, the brother of Heracles, into his house, and took care of him until he died. Buphagus was later killed by Artemis on Mount Pholoe for committing an "unholy sin against her godhead".
When
- First attested
- 800 BCE
- Attested period
- -800 – 200
- Historical notes
- Attested in Greek mythology.
Relationships
- consort of
- Promne
- allied with
- Iphicles
- enemy of
- Artemis (Diana)
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In Greek mythology, Buphagus (Ancient Greek: Βουφάγος), son of Iapetus and Thornax, was an Arcadian hero and husband of Promne. He received the wounded Iphicles, the brother of Heracles, into his house, and took care of him until he died.”
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