Melanippus

Son of Astacus. Mortally wounds Tydeus.

Genealogy

Astacus

Amphidicus, Ismarus, Leades

Group

Sons of Astacus

Place

Thebes

Events
  1. Tydeus is killed by Melanippus
  2. Parthenopaeus is killed
  3. Amphiaraus cuts off Melanippus’ head and gives it to Tydeus
  4. Tydeus eats Melanippus’ brains
Citations
  1. Apollodorus - Library and Epitome: Library, Section 8.5
  2. Apollodorus - Library and Epitome: Library, Section 6.8
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