Acarnan (son of Alcmaeon)

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In Greek mythology, Acarnan (Ancient Greek: Ἀκαρνάν; genitive Ἀκαρνᾶνος derived from ἀκαρνάν akarnan 'laurel' or 'thistle'[1]) was son of Alcmaeon and Callirrhoe, and brother of Amphoterus.[2][3]

  1. ^ Graves, Robert (2017). The Greek Myths - The Complete and Definitive Edition. Penguin Books Limited. pp. Index s.v. Acarnan. ISBN 9780241983386.
  2. ^ Schmitz, Leonhard (1867). "Acarnan". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. Vol. 1. p. 5. Archived from the original on 2007-09-07. Retrieved 2007-08-18.
  3. ^ Ovid, Metamorphoses 9.413