EUNEUS (mythical son of Jason)

Jason transported Euneus from Lemnos to Nemea.⁵ Euneus and Thoas traveled to Nemea to search for their mother.⁵ Euneus was granted entry into the palace of Lycurgus.⁵ He took his position on a chariot to participate in a race.² During the race, Euneus and his brother took turns leading and falling behind.⁷

Later, Euneus gave silver bowls to Achilles to ransom Lycaon.¹ The bowl he gave was crafted by Sidonian artists and transported to Lemnos by Phoenician merchants.⁸ Achilles spared Lemnos because of his relationship with Euneus.⁹ Euneus held possession of the island during the time of Achilles.⁹

Jason established Euneus as the ruler of Lemnos.⁹ He was one of three Athenian brothers who joined the expedition.⁴ Nebrophonus was listed as a brother of Euneus.³