STROPHIUS IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY
In Greek mythology, Strophius as a King of Phocis, who ruled during the period of the Trojan War. Although not directly involved with the fighting at Troy, Strophius had strong links with the Achaean commander, Agamemnon.
King StrophiusStrophius was the son of Crisus, who founded the Phocian city of Crissa, born to Crisus’ wife Antiphateia; thus Strophius was a grandson of Phocus.
Strophius’ links to Agamemnon began when the King of Phocis married Anaxibia, Agamemnon’s sister. Strophius would subsequently became father to a son, Pylades, and a daughter, Astydameia. |
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Strophius and Orestes
On his wife’s side, Strophius was also uncle to the children of Menelaus and Agamemnon, including the likes of Electra, Hermione and Orestes; and Strophius was to play an important role in the life of Orestes.
During the Trojan War, Clytemnestra, Agamemnon’s wife had taken a lover in the form of Aegisthus, and Electra was fearful for the life of her brother, Orestes. The youthful Orestes was smuggled out of Mycenae, first to Mount Parnassus and then to Strophius’ home.
In Strophius’ court Orestes would grow up alongside the king’s side, Pylades, and the pair would become inseparable friends.
Strophius though, is said by some to have, later disowned his son, banning Pylades from returning to Phocis, following Pylades’ role in the killing of Aegisthus and Clytemnestra.
During the Trojan War, Clytemnestra, Agamemnon’s wife had taken a lover in the form of Aegisthus, and Electra was fearful for the life of her brother, Orestes. The youthful Orestes was smuggled out of Mycenae, first to Mount Parnassus and then to Strophius’ home.
In Strophius’ court Orestes would grow up alongside the king’s side, Pylades, and the pair would become inseparable friends.
Strophius though, is said by some to have, later disowned his son, banning Pylades from returning to Phocis, following Pylades’ role in the killing of Aegisthus and Clytemnestra.
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Colin Quartermain - Strophius - 22nd August 2021