Entellus

Greek Mythology

Entellus was a Trojan or Sicilian hero associated with the Sicilian town of Entella, which was believed to have been named for him. He was a friend of the Trojan king Acestes. In the fifth book of Virgil's Aeneid, he takes part in a boxing match against the younger boxer Dares. The gray langur, Presbytis entellus, is named after him.

Associated place: Entella in Sicily
Friend: Acestes, a Trojan king
Literary appearance: A boxing match with Dares appears in Book 5 of Virgil's Aeneid

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Article: Entellus (English Wikipedia)
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