Faler (Argonaut, ancient Greek Φάληρος , Φαληρεύς ) is a character of ancient Greek mythology . Son of Alcona [1] . Argonaut from Athens [2] . In Pausanias, the name of Phalareas : a participant in the funeral games of Pelius , competed in running [3] . Scared of Symplegad [4] . With Theseus Faler participated in the battle with the centaurs [5] . The harbor of Athens is named in his honor. Together with Akamant founded the city of Soly in Cyprus [6] . Also founded the city, later called Parthenop and Naples [7] .
Notes
- ↑ Apollonius of Rhodes I 96-99; Hyginus . Myths 14
- ↑ Apollonius of Rhodes . Argonavtika I 96-99; Valery Flaccus . Argonavtika I 398; Hyginus . Myths 14 (p.26); Pausanias . Description of Hellas I 1, 4
- ↑ Pausanias . Description of Hellas V 17, 10
- ↑ Valery Flaccus . Argonavtika IV 653
- ↑ Notes N. A. Chistyakova in the book. Apollonius of Rhodes. Argonavtika. M., 2001. p. 181
- ↑ Strabo . Geography. XIV 6, 3 (p. 683)
- ↑ Lycophron . Alexander 716 and comm.