Eurylochus

Eurylochus

Eurylochus may refer to:

* In Greek mythology, Eurylochus appears in Homer's Odyssey as second-in-command of Odysseus' ship during the return to Ithaca.
* "Eurylochus", one of the sons of Aegyptus and Caliadne. He married (and was murdered by) Autonoe, daughter of Danaus and Polyxo.
* "Eurylochus" from Zacynthos, one of the suitors of Penelope. Killed by Odysseus.
* "Eurylochus", a Spartan general during the Peloponnesian War. He fought and was killed at the Battle of Olpae.
* "Eurylochus", a student of Pyrrho along with Hecataeus of Abdera and others. (the 'Pyrrhoneans')


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