| Rhesus | |
|---|---|
King of Thrace | |
,_RP-P-OB-16.041.jpg) 17th century engraving depicting Diomedes killing Rhesus while Odysseus steals his horses. | |
| Genealogy | |
| Parents | Strymon (Eioneus) and Euterpe/Calliope/Terpsichore or Heracles and Bolbe |
| Siblings | Olynthus, Brangas, Sete |
Rhesus (/ˈriːsəs/; Ancient Greek: Ῥῆσος Rhêsos) is a mythical king of Thrace in The Iliad who fought on the side of Trojans. Rhesus arrived late to the battle and while asleep in his camp, Diomedes and Odysseus stole his team of horses during a night raid on the Trojan camp.