Messene (mythology)

Messene (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Messene was the daughter of Triopas, king of Argos. She was married to Polycaon, son of king Lelex, of Laconia. Messene was said to have been very ambitious. After her father-in-law died, her husband's brother Myles inherited the throne to Laconia. It was not her intent to be wed to an anonymous man, so she went about gathering an armed force from both Argos and Laconia. Once their army was ready, the newly married couple invaded a nearby territory. This territory was then named Messenia, after the aggressive princess of Argos. Following the establishment of the new kingdom, they founded the city Andania, where they built their palace.[1]

References

  1. ^ http://www.mythindex.com/greek-mythology/M/Messene.html



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