Crethon
Sign in to saveIn Greek mythology, Crethon (Ancient Greek: Κρήθωνά or Κρήθων) was an Achaean warrior, from Pharae in Messenia, who participated in the Trojan War.
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- Diocles
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- Achaeus
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- Trojan War
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In Greek mythology, Crethon (Ancient Greek: Κρήθωνά or Κρήθων) was an Achaean warrior, from Pharae in Messenia, who participated in the Trojan War.
== Family == Crethon was the son of Diocles and twin brother of Orsilochus. His sister was Anticleia, mother of Nicomachus and Gorgasus by Machaon.
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