Laestrygon (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Laestrygon (Ancient Greek: Λαιστρυγων Laistrygon) was the son of Poseidon[1] and possibly of Gaia. He was the father of Telepora or Telepatra, wife of Aeolus, keeper of the winds.[2]

Mythology

According to one account, the giant cannibal race of the Laistrygonians was said to have borne from Laestrygon in the isle of Ortygia, Italy.

"[The Sons of Boreas pursued the Harpies all the way to Italy:] -- and about the steep Fawn mountain and rugged Etna to the isle Ortygia and the people sprung from Laestrygon who was the son of wide-reigning Poseidon." [1]

Note
  1. Hesiod, Ehoiai fr. 40a as cited in Oxyrhynchus Papyri 1358 fr. 2 This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. Scholia on Homer, Odyssey 10.6

Reference
  • Hesiod, Catalogue of Women from Homeric Hymns, Epic Cycle, Homerica translated by Evelyn-White, H G. Loeb Classical Library Volume 57. London: William Heinemann, 1914. Online version at theio.com
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