< Philammon, son of Acrisius >

1 Origin

Philammon was born in Chemmis, Nile Delta, Egypt, in 1378 BC.

2 Others

Pausanias reports that Philammon, who led the Argives, died fighting the Phlegyans, who were plundering the area around Delphi. [Paus.9.36.2]

Acrisius of Argos organized the Amphictyons. [Strabo.9.3.7]

During the time of Acrisius' father Abas, many Achaeans had flowed into Argos.

Acrisius probably sent troops at the request of the Phocians, who were part of the Amphictyons. [Paus.10.8.2]

Since Acrisius later adopted Perseus, the son of Danae, from Egypt as his successor, it is assumed that Philammon was the heir of Acrisius.