Aristomachus
In Greek mythology, Aristomachus (Ancient Greek: Ἀριστόμαχος) is a name that may refer to:
- One of the sons of Talaus. He is the father of Hippomedon.[1]
- One of the Heracleidae, son of Cleodaeus, a great-grandson of Heracles. He led an attempt to capture Mycenae during the reign of Tisamenus, but, having misinterpreted the oracle, failed and fell in the battle.[2][3] He is the father of Temenus, Cresphontes and Aristodemus.[4][5]
- One of the suitors of Hippodamia before Pelops, was killed by Oenomaus.[6]
Historic People
- Aristomachos the Elder, died 240 BC, a tyrant of the ancient Greek city of Argos
- Aristomachos of Argos, died 223 BC, second son of the previous, a tyrant of the city of Argos and strategos of the Achaean League
- Aristomachus of Croton, c. 215 BC, a democratic leader who betrayed the town of Croton in Magna Graecia
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