Galaxy/The codex of Pylaeus

Scion of Ares and co-captain beside Hippothous of the Pelasgi that rage with the spear, who dwelt in deep-soiled Larisa — sons twain of Pelasgian Lethus in the Catalogue of Ships.1

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Nestor's roll names Pylaeus beside Hippothous at the head of the Pelasgian tribes from Larisa, both sons of Pelasgian Lethus son of Teutamus. Homer names Pylaeus only in the muster; his brother meets his end dragging Patroclus in the battle over the body.2

the spine ignites as you read · hover a bond on the card — every mention of them lights in the story

BEYOND THE POETS

How the centuries since have seen Pylaeus — art, artifacts and echoes.

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