In Greek mythology, Eteoneus (Ancient Greek: Ἐτεωνεύς) may refer to various characters:

  • Eteoneus, the Lacedaemonian son of Boethous, son of the Pelopid Argeius. During the Trojan War, he was the weapon-carrier of King Menelaus of Sparta. Afterwards, Eteoneus helped Odysseus in his trials getting back home. He, with the other suitors, was shot dead by Odysseus with the assistance of Eumaeus, Philoetius, and Telemachus.

See also

  • 12916 Eteoneus, Jovian asteroid
  • List of mortals in Greek mythology

Notes

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References

  • Apollodorus, The Library with an English Translation by Sir James George Frazer, F.B.A., F.R.S. in 2 Volumes, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1921. ISBN 0-674-99135-4. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.
  • Homer, The Odyssey with an English Translation by A.T. Murray, PH.D. in two volumes. Cambridge, MA., Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann, Ltd. 1919. . Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.