MENESTHIUS IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY
Menesthius was a named Achaean hero during the Trojan War, a commander of a contingent of Myrmidons in Agamemnon's army.
Menesthius was the son of the Potamoi Spercheus, and Polydora, wife of Borus; thus Menesthius was the grandson of the Greek hero Peleus.
When the Trojan War started Menesthius became one the commanders of the Myrmidon contingent of the Achaean force; the Myrmidon's being at the time commanded by Achilles.
This Menesthius is not to be confused with Menesthius, son of Areithous, who was also a named Achaean hero; this second Menesthius being killed by Paris during the war.
The Myrmidon Menesthius was not attributed any great deeds during the Trojan War, but it can be assumed that he was amongst the Myrmidon force that defended the Achaean ships under Patroclus, at the time when Achilles was refusing to fight.
Menesthius was the son of the Potamoi Spercheus, and Polydora, wife of Borus; thus Menesthius was the grandson of the Greek hero Peleus.
When the Trojan War started Menesthius became one the commanders of the Myrmidon contingent of the Achaean force; the Myrmidon's being at the time commanded by Achilles.
This Menesthius is not to be confused with Menesthius, son of Areithous, who was also a named Achaean hero; this second Menesthius being killed by Paris during the war.
The Myrmidon Menesthius was not attributed any great deeds during the Trojan War, but it can be assumed that he was amongst the Myrmidon force that defended the Achaean ships under Patroclus, at the time when Achilles was refusing to fight.
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Colin Quartermain - Menesthius - 1st August 2021