Iardanus of Lydia
In Greek mythology, Iardanus (Ancient Greek: Ἰάρδανος or Ἰαρδάνης) is a semi-legendary figure who was the father of Omphale, queen of the people who were formerly called Maeonians, but later Lydians. According to legend, he (or Omphale) bought Heracles as a slave. Herodotus implies that Iardanus was a Maeonian king of Lydia.[1]
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Notes[]
- ^ Herodotus & de Sélincourt 1954, p. 43
Sources[]
- Herodotus (1975) [first published 1954]. Burn, A. R.; de Sélincourt, Aubrey (eds.). The Histories. London: Penguin Books. ISBN 0-14-051260-8.
Further reading[]
- Diodorus Siculus. Bibliotheca Historica, Book 4.31.5
- Pseudo-Apollodorus. Bibliotheca, Book 2.6.3
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