1000 Classical Characters Briefly Described

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Amycus

Son of Poseidon (Neptune), king of the Bebryces, celebrated for his skill in boxing.

He used to challenge strangers to box with him, and slay them; but when the Argonauts came to his dominions, Pollux killed him in a boxing-match.

Anaces or Anactes. "The Kings," a name frequently given to Castor and Pollux.

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