A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology

Smith, William

A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology. William Smith, LLD, ed. 1890

Σχοινεύς, (a son of Athamas and Themisto, was king in Boeotia and father of Atalante and Clymenus (Apollod. 1.8.2, 9.2, 3.9.2). The town of Schoenus is said to have derived its name from him. (Paus. 8.35.8 ; Steph. Byz. s. v.) Another personage of this name occurs in Ant. Lib. 10.

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