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Diomedes of Thrace

This article is about the king of Thrace whose horses were stolen by Heracles. For other uses, see Diomedes (disambiguation).
Hercules and Diomedes, from a 16th-century original at the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy; one of six marble statues representing "The Labours of Hercules" by Vincenzo de’ Rossi.[1]

In Greek mythology, King Diomedes of Thrace (Ancient Greek: Διομήδης) was the son of Ares and Cyrene.[2] He lived on the shores of the Black Sea ruling the warlike tribe of Bistones.[3][4] He is known for his man-eating horses,[5] which Heracles stole in order to complete the eighth of his Twelve Labours, slaying Diomedes in the process.[2]

  1. ^ Krén, Emil; Marx, Daniel. "Hercules and Diomedes". Web Gallery of Art. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  2. ^ a b Pseudo-Apollodorus. Library and Epitome. 2.5.8.
  3. ^ Lucretius. On the Nature of Things.
  4. ^ Euripides. Alcestis.
  5. ^ Quintus Smyrnaeus. "Book VI". The Fall of Troy.
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