Celaeneus

In Greek mythology, Celaeneus or Kelaineus (Ancient Greek: Κελαινεύς, romanized: Kelainéus) was a Mycenaean prince as son of King Electryon. His name was derived from the root kelainós, which means "black," "dark," or "murky".

Family

Celaeneus' mother was Anaxo, daughter of Alcaeus. His brothers were Stratobates, Gorgophonus, Phylonomus, Amphimachus, Lysinomus, Chirimachus, Anactor, Archelaus and Alcmena, mother of the hero Heracles.

Mythology

Together with his brothers, Celaeneus was killed by the sons of the Taphian king, Pterelaus who claimed the kingdom of their ancestor Mestor, son of Perseus and brother of Electryon.

References

• Apollodorus, The Library with an English Translation by Sir James George Frazer, F.B.A., F.R.S. in 2 Volumes, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1921. ISBN 0-674-99135-4. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.