Erysichthon of Thessaly

Erysichthon Sells His Daughter Mestra, engraving by Johann Wilhelm Baur

In Greek mythology, Erysichthon (/ˌɛrɪˈsɪkθɒn/; Ancient Greek: Ἐρυσίχθων ὁ Θεσσαλός means "earth-tearer"), also anglicised as Erisichthon,[1] was a king of Thessaly[citation needed]. He was sometimes called Aethon.[2]

  1. ^ Bulfinch, Thomas. Mythology: The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, Legends of Charlemagne. T. Y. Crowell Company. Madison, WI. 1913. p. 169
  2. ^ Lycophron, 1396; Achaeus, Aithon (TrGF 20 FF 5a-11); Ioannis Ziogas, Ovid and Hesiod p. 141

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