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

(Πρῶναξ), a son of Talaus and Lysimache, and a brother of Adrastus and Eriphyle. He was the father of Lyeurgus and Amphithea (Apollod. 1.9.13). According to some traditions the Nemean games were instituted in honour of Pronax. (Aelian, Ael. VH 4.5; comp. Paus. 3.18.7.)

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