King of the Minyans in Greek mythology
InGreek mythology ,Ascalaphus orAskalaphus (/ə ˈ s k æ l ə f ə s / ; Ancient Greek: ἈσκάλαφοςAskalaphos ), was son ofAres [ 1] and theMinyan princessAstyoche ,[ 2] daughter of KingActor ofOrchomenus . Ascalaphus was also a king of the Minyans, and twin brother ofIalmenos .[ 3] These brothers were counted among theArgonauts [ 3] and thesuitors of Helen ,[ 4] and led the Orchomenian contingent in theTrojan War ,[ 5] whereDeiphobos threw a spear and killed him.[ 6]
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