Ascalaphus (son of Ares)

In Greek mythology, Ascalaphus or Askalaphos was the son of Ares and the Minyan princess Astyoche, daughter of King Actor of Orchomenus. Ascalaphus was also a king of the Minyans and twin brother of Ialmenos. These brothers were counted among the Argonauts and suitors of Helen, and led the Orchomenian contingent in the Trojan War, where Deiphobos killed him with a thrown spear.
Category:Kings of Minyan Orchomenus
Category:Kings in Greek mythology
Category:Argonauts
Category:Suitors of Helen
Category:Children of Ares
Category:Minyan characters in Greek mythology