Eurytus and Cteatus
Twin sons of Actor or Poseidon, killed by Heracles.
Eurytus and Cteatus, also called the Moliones or Molionidae, were twin brothers in Greek mythology. Born from a silver egg, they were described as white-horsed youths. They were killed by Heracles after attacking him outside Cleonae.
Quick Facts
- Also known as
- Moliones
- Molionidae
- Actoridae
- Mother
- Molione
- Father
- Actor or Poseidon
- Uncle
- Augeas
- Spouses
- Theraephone and Theronice (twin daughters of Dexamenus)
- Sons
- Thalpius and Amphimachus
- Notable event
- Killed by Heracles outside Cleonae
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