In Greek mythology, Thalpius (Ancient Greek: ÃÂìûÃÂùÿàmeans "warmth, heat") was one of the Epeian leaders during the Trojan War along with his cousin Amphimachus.
Family
Thalpius was the son of the Molionid Eurytus and Theraephone, daughter of King Dexamenus of Olenus.
Mythology
As one of the Suitors of Helen and the Achaean Leaders, Thalpius went to Troy leading 20 ships along with Amphimachus. He was also counted among those warriors who hid inside the Wooden Horse.
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References
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- Quintus Smyrnaeus, The Fall of Troy translated by Way. A. S. Loeb Classical Library Volume 19. London: William Heinemann, 1913. Online version at theio.com
- Quintus Smyrnaeus, The Fall of Troy. Arthur S. Way. London: William Heinemann; New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons. 1913. Greek text available at the Perseus Digital Library.