< Hippomedon, son of Mnesimachus >

1 Origin

Hippomedon was born in Argos in 1245 BC.

Hippomedon's father was Mnesimachus. [Hyginus.70, Paus.10.10.3]

Hippomedon's mother was Metidice, daughter of Talaus. [Hyginus.70]

2 Family

Hippomedon married Evanippe, daughter of Elatus. [Hyginus.71]

Hippomedon and Evanippe had a son, Polydorus. [Hyginus.71, Paus.2.20.5]

3 Others

Hippomedon lived near the Pontinus River, which flows from Mount Pontinus into the Gulf of Argolis. [Paus.2.36.8]

In 1215 BC, Hippomedon participated in the expedition to Thebes led by his uncle Adrastus, and was killed in battle against the Thebans. [Apo.3.6.8, Paus.9.9.3]