Polybus (Odyssey)

In Ancient Greek epic tradition recounted in Homer's Odyssey, Polybus (/ˈpɒlɪbəs/; Ancient Greek: Πόλυβος) was the father of a suitor, Eurymachus,[1] who was killed by Odysseus once he returned from his 10-year journey following the Trojan War.

Mythology

Polybus was described as wise, contradictory to his foolish son.

Note

  1. ↑ Homer, Odyssey 1.399

References

  • Homer, The Odyssey with an English Translation by A.T. Murray, Ph.D. in two volumes. Cambridge, MA., Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann, Ltd. 1919. ISBN 978-0674995611. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.
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