Lycaon (son of Priam)

Lycaon (son of Priam)

Lycaon, in Greek mythology, was a son of Priam and Laothoe.

During the Trojan War, Lycaon was captured by Achilles while cutting branches in Priam's orchard. Achilles sold him as a slave to Euneus of Lemnos, but Eetion of Imbros bought him and took him back to Troy. Only twelve days later, he faced Achilles in battle, during Achilles' terrible wrath after the death of Patroclus. Lycaon grasped Achilles' knees and begged for mercy, either in exchange for a ransom or in memory of Patroclus' gentle nature; however, neither argument swayed Achilles, who slew him without pity. ("Iliad" XXI, 35–155). Lycaon had two sons, Pandarus and Iapyx.


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