In Greek mythology, Myles (Ancient Greek: Μύλης, "mill-man") was an ancient king of Laconia. He was the son of King Lelex and, possibly, the naiad queen Cleocharia, and the brother of Polycaon. Myles fathered Eurotas, who in turn begot Sparta, the figure after whom the city of Sparta was named. He was remembered as the first mortal to invent a mill and grind corn.
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I.Family
Myles was an ancient king of Laconia. He was the son of King Lelex and, possibly, the naiad queen Cleocharia, and the brother of Polycaon.
He was the father of Eurotas, who in turn begot Sparta, the figure after whom the city of Sparta was named.
II.Mythology
After Lelex's death, Myles ruled over Laconia. Following his own death, his son Eurotas succeeded him.
Myles was said to be the first mortal to invent a mill and to grind corn, which he did at Alesiae.
III.Etymology
The name Myles derives from the Ancient Greek Μύλης, meaning literally "mill-man." The name reflects the tradition that he was the inventor of the mill and the first mortal to grind corn.