Polypheme (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Polypheme () may refer to the following:

• Polypheme, daughter of Autolycus and the possible mother of Jason by Aeson, King of Iolcus. She was also called Polymele or Polymede; otherwise the mother of the hero was either (1) Alcimede, daughter of Phylacus; (2) Amphinome; (3) Rhoeo, daughter of Staphylus; (4) Theognete, daughter of Laodicus; and lastly, (5) Arne or (6) Scarphe.
• Polypheme, another form of the name Polyphemus, the Cyclops who was encountered by Odysseus in one his adventures to go back home at Ithaca.

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References

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