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Xanthus

In Greek mythology, Xanthus ("yellow"; also Xanthos) is the name of several individuals and creatures.

  • Xanthus is the name of one of Achilles' horses; see Balius and Xanthos.
  • Xanthus is one of the Mares of Diomedes.
  • Xanthus is a son of Phaenops who was killed by Diomedes.
  • Xanthus is the name of one of Hector's horses.
  • Xanthus is the gods' name for Scamander.
  • Xanthus was a Theban king, the son of Ptolemy. He was killed by Andropompus or Melanthus.
  • Xanthus was the son of Erymanthus and father of Psophis.
  • Xanthus was a son of Pan who was allied with Dionysus.
  • Xanthus was the lover of Alcinoe, who left her family to be with him.
  • Xanthus was a king of Termera.
  • Xanthus was a son of Aegyptus; he married Arcadia, one of the Danaids.

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