ETEONEUS (greek mythological character)
Figure of myth · Greek mythological character
- In the sources
- 6 ancient passages
Eteoneus, son of Boethous, worked as a servant in the household of Menelaus.1,2 He resided in a dwelling located near Menelaus's house.3 When visitors arrived, he ran back inside to inform Menelaus and asked whether to remove their horses or send them away.1 Menelaus criticized Eteoneus for speaking foolishly despite his past wisdom, yet ordered him to lead the horses out.2 Eteoneus instructed other servants to join him in attending to the guests, overseeing the unyoking and feeding of the horses with oats and barley.4 He directed the servants to secure the chariot against the courtyard wall.4
Later, when Menelaus commanded him to light a fire and cook meat, Eteoneus immediately complied.3 Menelaus ordered him to show the strangers inside for supper.2 In another account, he was one of twenty-three men who came from Samothrace.5 Though sometimes prone to foolish speech, he remained a diligent worker who executed his duties with promptness.2,3
