ECHEMUS (mortal Greek warrior)
Figure of myth · son of Aeropus in Greek mythology
- Parents
- Aeropus
- Consorts
- Timandra
- Children
- Evander of Pallene, Ladocus
- Haunts and cult places
- Tegea
- In the sources
- 13 ancient passages
Echemus, son of Aeropus and grandson of Phegeus, ruled the Tegeatans as king.1,2,3 He held this royal position before the time of Ancaeus, the father of Agapenor, and succeeded Lycurgus as king of the Arcadians.4,5 His tomb stood in the city of Tegea, marking his enduring connection to that land.6,7
At the boundary of Megara and Corinth, Echemus defeated and killed Hyllus, the son of Heracles, in a single combat duel.3,1,8,2 This victory made him the first Arcadian to defeat a Lacedaemonian in battle.9 In recognition of this triumph, the Peloponnesians granted his people the right to lead the army's second wing in joint campaigns.1
He married Timandra, a daughter of Tyndareus and Leda, though she later left him to go to Phyleus.10,5 Echemus was the father of Ladocus and Evander of Pallene.11 Aphrodite caused him to be spoken of in a bad way.12 He also won the wrestling competition at the games, demonstrating his physical prowess.7
The codex facts behind this entry
Echemus was the son of Aeropus, who was the son of Phegeus. Herodotus 9.26.5 +2
In the myths
Echemus defeated and killed Hyllus, the son of Heracles, in a single combat duel. Diodorus 4.58 +6
