LACEDAEMON IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY
Lacedaemon in Greek Mythology
Lacedaemon was one of the most important of the city-states of Ancient Greece, also known as Sparta, Lacedaemon was one of the four most important poleis throughout its history. According to Greek mythology, Lacedaemon was named after a king of the same name.
Lacedaemon Son of zeus
Lacedaemon was said to be the son of Zeus, and the Pleiad nymph Taygete.
The seven daughters of Atlas, the Pleiads, were amongst the most beautiful of all nymphs, and were chased often by the gods, especially Zeus and Poseidon. When Zeus had his way with Taygete, a son was born, Lacedaemon.
The seven daughters of Atlas, the Pleiads, were amongst the most beautiful of all nymphs, and were chased often by the gods, especially Zeus and Poseidon. When Zeus had his way with Taygete, a son was born, Lacedaemon.
Lacedaemon and SpartaLacedaemon would grow up into a handsome young man, and eventually, Lacedaemon would arrive in the kingdom of Laconia, which at the time was ruled by Eurotas.
Eurotas had two beautiful daughters, and so taken by Lacedaemon was Eurotas, that he promptly wed one of these daughters, Sparta, to Lacedaemon. |
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King Lacedaemon of Laconia
Eurotas had no sons, and so the kingdom of Laconia was passed to his son-in-law Lacedaemon. Lacedaemon would rename the kingdom after himself, whilst he also built a new city, which he called Sparta after his wife. Thereafter, the names of Lacedaemon and Sparta, as well as Lacedaemonians and Spartans, were used interchangeably.
The wife of Lacedaemon would give birth to two children, a son called Amyclas, and a daughter called Eurydice.
Lacedaemon would be succeeded as king of Lacedamon/Laconia, by his son, Amyclas.
The wife of Lacedaemon would give birth to two children, a son called Amyclas, and a daughter called Eurydice.
Lacedaemon would be succeeded as king of Lacedamon/Laconia, by his son, Amyclas.
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Colin Quartermain - Lacedaemon - 8th December 2019