EURYPYLUS IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY
Eurypylus was the one time King of Cos in Greek mythology; a son of Poseidon, and brother to Ancaeus.
Eurypylus Son of Poseidon
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Eurypylus was commonly named as the son of Poseidon and Astypalea, making him brother to Ancaeus, and potentially Pericylmenus. Some tell of the lover of Poseidon being Mestra, the daughter of the impious Erysichthon.
Whilst Ancaeus became King of Samos, Eurypylus became king of Cos. Eurypylus became father to two sons, Antagoras and Chalcon, and a beautiful daughter, Chalciope. |
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The mother of Eurypylus’ children is not normally named, although occasionally mentioned is Clytie, potentially the daughter of Merops, or else a woman of the same name.
Eurypylus and Heracles
Heracles was returning from Troy, where he performed the first sacking of the city, when Hera caused a storm to spring forth, causing Heracles’ ship to land on Cos.
Heracles and his men, were mistaken either for pirates, or an invading army, and so Eurypylus led his own army out. In the ensuing battle, Eurypylus was killed, and the army of Cos, was routed.
Some tell of Heracles’ arrival on Cos, not being caused by an act of god, or goddess, but was caused by Heracles deliberately seeking out the beautiful Chalciope, Eurypylus’ daughter.
In either case, Heracles would have his way with Chalciope, a brief relationship that brought forth a son, Thettalus.
Heracles and his men, were mistaken either for pirates, or an invading army, and so Eurypylus led his own army out. In the ensuing battle, Eurypylus was killed, and the army of Cos, was routed.
Some tell of Heracles’ arrival on Cos, not being caused by an act of god, or goddess, but was caused by Heracles deliberately seeking out the beautiful Chalciope, Eurypylus’ daughter.
In either case, Heracles would have his way with Chalciope, a brief relationship that brought forth a son, Thettalus.
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Colin Quartermain - Eurypylus - 11th September 2025