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Homeric world (13)

Trojan Allies

Trojan War

The Phrygians participated in the Trojan War on the side of the Trojans under the leadership of Phorcys and Ascanius (Il. 2.862, 10.431). Homer calls their country "rich in vines" (Il. 3.184, 16.719, 18.291).

Trojan leaders in the War

Phorcys

Son of Phaenops and leader of the Phrygians (Il. 2.862, 17.312).

Perseus Project

Ascanius

He was a leader of the Phrygians and ally of the Trojans (Il. 2.862).

Kings

Dymas

He was the father of Asius and Hecuba (Il. 16.716).

Dumas. Father of Hecuba (Iliad, xvi. 718), who is hence called Dymantis.

Dymas : Perseus Encyclopedia

Mygdon

He was the king of Phrygia, who fought against the Amazons (Il. 3.186).

(Mugdon). The son of Acmon, who fought against the Amazons, and from whom some of the Phrygians are said to have been called Mygdonides.

Mygdon : Perseus Encyclopedia

Otreus

He was the son of Dymas and brother of Mygdon (Il. 3.186).

Place-names according to Homer

Achelous

A river in Phrygia, that flew from the Mt. Sipylus (Il. 24.616).

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