In Greek mythology, Olynthus (Ancient Greek: Ὄλυνθος) was a son of Heracles and Bolbe, from whom the ancient city of Olynthus, and the river Olynthus near Apollonia, were believed to have received their name according to Athenaeus.[1] According to Conon[2] and Stephanus of Byzantium,[3] Olynthus was son of king Strymon, and brother of Brangas and Rhesus.[2]

Olynthus
Founder of Olynthus
Genealogy
ParentsStrymon (Eioneus) and Euterpe/Calliope/Terpsichore or Heracles and Bolbe
SiblingsRhesus, Brangas, Sete

Mythology

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After Olynthus was killed during the chase by a lion, his brother Brangas buried him on the spot where he had fallen, and called the town which he subsequently built there Olynthus.

Notes

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  1. ^ Athenaeus, Deipnosophistae 8 p. 334
  2. ^ a b Conon, 4
  3. ^ Stephanus of Byzantium, s.v. Olynthus

References

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  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainSmith, William, ed. (1870). Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. {{cite encyclopedia}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)