Megapenthes

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In Greek mythology, Megapénthês was a son of Proetus. He exchanged kingdoms (Argos for Tiryns) with his cousin, Perseus. He also killed Perseus much later. He was the father of Argeus and possibly of Anaxagoras. Also in Greek mythology, Megapénthês was a son of Menelaus, who ruled after his father's death and sent Helen into exile. In some legends Helen is his mother; in most other legends he was Menelaus' son by a concubine and was born during the Trojan War. His name means "great sorrow" and it is likely a reference to the unhappiness of Menelaus and Helen even though the war of Troy was won and the royal couple had come back home safely.

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