Biographical dictionary of ancient Greeks

< Epidaurus, son of Argus >

1 Origin

Epidaurus was born in Argos in 1675 BC.

Epidaurus' father was Argus, son of Niobe. [Apo.2.1.2, Paus.2.26.2]

2 Others

Epidaurus founded Epidaurus near the coast west of Argos. [Paus.2.26.2]

< Epidaurus, son of Pelops >

1 Origin

Epidaurus was born in Pisa, Eleia, in 1285 BC.

Epidaurus' father was Pelops, son of Tantalus. [Paus.2.26.2]

2 Others

Pausanias records a tradition that Epidaurus, who gave his name to Epidaurus of Argolis, was the son of Pelops. [Paus.2.26.2]

However, Epidaurus, whose place name originated from, is thought to have been the son of Argus, as Pausanias writes in another version. [Paus.2.26.2]

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