Promachus

Promăchus

(πρόμαχος, “fighter in the front rank,” “protector”). (1) An epithet of Athene (q.v.).

(2) Son of Parthenopaeus and the nymph Clymené, one of the Epigoni (q.v.).

Promachus Promachus, son of Aeson

• slain by Pelias: Apollod. 1.9.26

Promachus(2), son of Dryon

• a Pellenian, Olympic victor: Paus. 6.8.5, Paus. 7.27.5-7

Promachus(3), son of Herakles

• Paus. 8.24.2
• his shrine: Paus. 8.24.6

Promachus(4), son of Parthenopaeus

• Apollod. 1.9.13
• one of the Epigoni: Apollod. 3.7.2
• son of Parthenopaeus, one of the Epigoni who captured Thebes: Paus. 2.20.5, Paus. 9.19.2, Paus. 10.10.4
• his grave: Paus. 9.19.2
• his statue at Delphi: Paus. 10.10.4

Promachus(5), suitor of Penelope

• Apollod. E.7.29