Poriclymenus

Poriclymenus

In Greek mythology, Poriclymenus (or Periclymenus) was a name attributed to two different individuals.

Poriclymenus was a son of Poseidon and Chloris and would-be murderer of Amphiaraus in the battle for Thebes. Amphiaraus was swallowed by the earth before he could kill him though. [Ovid. "Metamorphoses". Book XII, 556.]

Poriclymenus was also the son of Neleus and one of the Argonauts. Poseidon gave him the ability to shapeshift into various animals. He was killed by Heracles at Pylos. [Ovid. "Metamorphoses". Book XII, 556.]

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