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

(Ταλθύβιος), The herald of Agumenmon at Troy. (Hom. Il. 1.320; Ov. Ep. 3.9.) He was worshipped as a hero at Sparta and Argos, where sacrifices also were offered to him. (Paus. 3.12.6, 7.23, in fin.; Hdt. 7.134.)

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