| Philomelus | |
|---|---|
Inventor of the chariot | |
| Other names | Philomêlos, Philomenus |
| Genealogy | |
| Parents | Iasion and Demeter |
| Siblings | Plutus, Corybas, Despoina, Persephone, Iacchus, Arion |
| Children | Parias |
Philomelus (/ˌfɪləˈmiːləs/; Greek: Φιλόμηλος, romanized: Philómēlos), Philomêlos or Philomenus /fɪˈlɒmɪnəs/ was a minor Greek demi-god, patron of husbandry, tillage/ploughing and agriculture. His name means 'friend of ease' from philos and mêlos.