Polycaon.
The son of Lelex, king of Laconia, by the Naiad nymph, Cleochareia.
Meaning & usage
The son of Lelex, king of Laconia, by the Naiad nymph, Cleochareia.
The son of Butes; he married Evaechme, daughter of Hyllus and Iole (thus a granddaughter of Heracles).
Where this word comes from
Ancient Greek Πολυκάων (Polukáōn, literally “much-burning”)
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