EURYPYLUS (mythical son of Telephus)

Eurypylus ruled a district adjacent to Lyrnessus near the Caïcus river, where his followers lived by the river's long outflow, and Homer identified him as the king of the regions surrounding that water.^3,5,6 Some Cilicians may have been subjects of Eurypylus.⁶ He commanded forty ships and brought a large force of Mysians with him, leading the forces from Ormenium during the expedition to provide military assistance to the Trojans.^7,1,3,8 His host encamped outside the city where Trojan guards kept watch.³

Upon his arrival, Paris welcomed him, led him to his palace through the city, and lovingly questioned him about his parents and relatives, to which Eurypylus replied by telling Paris everything he craved to know about his family.³ He sat beside Paris in a rich palace while conversing with Helen, and both marveled at each other's appearance, while Hector honored him and the sons of Troy thronged around him with rejoicing and trust.³ He feasted in the halls of Paris and slept in a bower where Paris had previously rested with Helen, rising at dawn to join the other kings in Troy.⁴ His aweless soul was gladdened to see the throngs of Trojans, and when Priam and the Trojan sons urged him to fight bravely against the Argives, he cheerfully promised to fulfill their request.^4,3

He demonstrated his martial skill during the conflict, killing Peneleos during the second expedition to Troy.^1,8,9 According to the epic The Little Iliad, he also killed Machaon, an act for which his name is avoided in the Pergamum temple.^10,11 His territory was plundered by Achilles, and many Ceteians died around him due to the influence of a woman's bribes.^12,2 Ultimately, Eurypylus was slain by Neoptolemus, the son of Achilles, in battle.^2,13,1,8