Tithonus

Greek Mythological Heroes

Tithonus is a character in Greek mythology. He was a prince of Troy, born to King Laomedon and the Naiad Strymo, and was the lover of Eos, goddess of the dawn. Fifth-century BC Athenian vase-painting depicts him as a rhapsode holding a lyre. The asteroid 6998 Tithonus was named after him.

Origin: Prince of Troy
Partner: Eos, Goddess of the Dawn
Depiction: Rhapsode with a lyre

Sources and credits

Article: Tithonus (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q737306
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