Mesthles
son of Talaemenes in Greek mythology
In Greek mythology, Mesthles (Ancient Greek: Μέσθλης, romanized: Mésthlēs) was one of the Trojan Leaders.
Family
Mesthles was the son of Talaemenes and a Gygaean nymph (Gygaea). He was the brother of Antiphus.
Mythology
Mesthles and his brother were the captains of the Maeonians who participated in the Trojan War. The Meiones were Lydian people whose city is today's Sardis.
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References
Apollodorus, The Library with an English Translation by Sir James George Frazer, F.B.A., F.R.S. in 2 Volumes, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1921. ISBN 0-674-99135-4. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.
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