This page is for Diomedes of Thrace, the Greek king involved in the Twelve Labors of Hercules.
For Diomedes of Argos, involved in the Trojan War, please consult this page.
For Diomedes of Argos, involved in the Trojan War, please consult this page.
History
Origin[]
Diomedes was the giant son of Ares and the mortal Lapith princess Cyrene.
He lived on the shores of the Black Sea, ruling over the warlike Bistoni tribe. He became the king of Thrace.[1]
Twelve Labors of Hercules[]
King Diomedes possessed four man-eating mares that were stolen by Hercules as part of his eighth labor,[2] in which he had to defeat Diomedes and his four mares[3] by displaying his great strength.[4] Diomedes was slain by Hercules.[1]Paraphernalia
Transportation
Diomedes possessed four man-eating mares, using them to tract his chariot.[3]
Notes
- In Marvel Illustrated: The Iliad #1, Diomedes is stated to be king of Thrace, instead of Argos, seemingly a confusion with Diomedes of Thrace.
See Also
- 1 appearance(s) of Diomedes of Thrace (Earth-616)
- 1 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Diomedes of Thrace (Earth-616)
- 3 mention(s) of Diomedes of Thrace (Earth-616)
- 1 image(s) of Diomedes of Thrace (Earth-616)
Links and References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #8 ; Appendix: Olympians: Demi-Gods, Heroes and other Graeco-Roman Mythological Figures: Diomedes' entry
- ↑ Hercules (Vol. 3) #1
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Hercules (Vol. 3) #4
- ↑ Avengers #39