CHALCODON (mythical king)
Figure of myth · mythical king, son of Abas
- Parents
- Abas
- Consorts
- Melanippe
- Children
- Elephenor, Chalciope, Pyraechmes
- In the sources
- 13 ancient passages
Chalcodon, son of Abas, ruled the bold Abantes as a prince and was the father of the warrior King Elephenor.1,2,3 His household included Melanippe as a consort, and he was also the father of Chalciope and Pyraechmes. During marriage arrangements, Rhodia was assigned to him as his wife.4
The people of Chalcodon were involved in a war against Athens.5 Chalcodon fought alongside the Euboeans against Amphitryon in a battle between Thebans and Euboeans.6,7,8 In that engagement, Amphitryon killed Chalcodon in Thebes.6,7 He was reportedly dead before Heracles needed help in his task.6
A chapel dedicated to Chalcodon stood near the gate later known as the Peiraic gate.9 His tomb is located on the road from Teumessus to Chalcis, near the spring known as Oenoe.7,6
The codex facts behind this entry
In the myths
Chalcodon was killed by Amphitryon in Thebes during a battle between Thebans and Euboeans. Pausanias 8.15.6 +1
