< Rhesus, son of Eioneus >

1 Origin

Rhesus was born in Bisaltia, Macedonia, in 1235 BC.

Rhesus' father was Eioneus (or Eion), son of Bisaltes. [Home.10.435, Dictys.2.45, Apo.1.3.4, Photios.186.4, PsPlut.NRM.11, TzeAdLyco.831]

2 Others

Rhesus appears in the Troy expedition story as a reinforcement for Hector. [Home.Il.10.435]

However, it is assumed that Rhesus fought against Hector in an expedition to Troy with the sons of Antenor. Rhesus was a second cousin of the sons of Antenor.