Laestrygon (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Laestrygon (Ancient Greek: Λαιστρυγών Laistrygon) was the son of Poseidon[1] and possibly of Gaia. He was the father of Telepora or Telepatra, wife of Aeolus, keeper of the winds.[2]

Mythology

According to one account, the giant cannibal race of the Laistrygonians was said to have borne from Laestrygon in the isle of Ortygia, Italy.

"[The Sons of Boreas pursued the Harpies all the way to Italy:] -- and about the steep Fawn mountain and rugged Etna to the isle Ortygia and the people sprung from Laestrygon who was the son of wide-reigning Poseidon." [1]

Note

Hesiod, Ehoiai fr. 40a as cited in Oxyrhynchus Papyri 1358 fr. 2 This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
Scholia on Homer, Odyssey 10.6

Reference

Hesiod, Catalogue of Women from Homeric Hymns, Epic Cycle, Homerica translated by Evelyn-White, H G. Loeb Classical Library Volume 57. London: William Heinemann, 1914. Online version at theio.com

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[:0-1] Hesiod, Ehoiai fr. 40a as cited in Oxyrhynchus Papyri 1358 fr. 2 This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

[2] Scholia on Homer, Odyssey 10.6