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Pleuron

A city in Aitolia.

  During the Trojan War, Thoas commanded the Achaian soldiers from Pleuron, Kalydon, Chalkis, Olenos, and Pylene.

  Tydeus, father of the Achaian commander Diomedes, lived in Pleuron and Kalydon before moving south to Argos.

  Prior to the Trojan War, Nestor of Pylos defeated Angkaios of Pleuron in the wrestling competition in the athletic competitions at the funeral games in honor of King Amaryngkeus of Elis.

Pleuron

References:
Homer, Iliad book 2, line 639; book 13, line 217; book 14, line 116; book 23, line 635
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