Gelanor

In Greek mythology, King Gelanor (Ancient Greek: Γελάνωρ) of Argos, was the son and successor of Sthenelas.[1] His real name was possibly Pelasgus, as Robert Graves has proposed that the name "Gelanor" is a literary device meaning 'laughter': he was so called because he had initially laughed at the claim to kingship over Argos by Danaus.[2]

  1. ^ Pausanias, 2.16.1 & 19.3; Pierre Grimal: A Concise Dictionary of Classical Mythology, s.v. "Gelanor"
  2. ^ Robert Graves: The Greek Myths, §60.e