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	Amphitryon, Greek Mythology Link.
		They had a daughter Hippothoe 3, who had by Poseidon a son Taphius, who colonized Taphos, off the coast of Acarnania (northwestern Greece), and called the people Teleboans.
		Taphius had a son Pterelaus, who became king of Taphos.
		Abas 2, Acrisius, Aegyptus 1, Alcaeus 1, Alcmena, Aletes 2, Amphitryon, Antiochus 1, Belus 1, Chaeron, Danae, Electryon 1, Epaphus 1, Eurystheus, Heleus, Heracles 1, Hippotes 2, Hippothoe 3, Io, Iolaus 1, Iphicles, Leipephilene, Libya, Lynceus 2, Mestor 1, Perseus 1, Phylas 2, Pterelaus, Sthenelus 3, Taphius, Thero 2, Zeus.
	homepage.mac.com /cparada/GML/Amphitryon.html (1640 words)

	Mycenae, Greek Mythology Link.
		Hippothoe 3 was seduced by Poseidon, and Taphius was born.
		Taphius colonized Taphos (which is in the islands off the coast of Acarnania), called the inhabitants Teleboans, and had a son Pterelaus.
		So at the time when Electryon 1, son of Perseus 1, was king of Mycenae, the sons of Pterelaus came with an army of Taphians and claimed what they called "the kingdom of Mestor 1," referring to their maternal grandfather.
	homepage.mac.com /cparada/GML/Mycenae.html (1293 words)

	TAPHIANS FACTS AND INFORMATION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Penelope mentions the Taphian sea-robbers when she rebukes the chief of her suitors (''Odyssey'', book xi), and it is disguised as "Mentes", "lord of the Taphian men who love their oars," that Athena accepts the hospitality of Telemachus and speeds him on his journey from Ithaca to Pylos (''Odyssey'' i).
		The Taphians accounted themselves the descendents of Perseus, for the mother of Taphius, their eponymous colonizer, was a granddaughter of Perseus and lay with Poseidon to beget the heroic founder.
		As he was returning with his spoils to his bride at Thebes, Zeus preceded him by one night: taking Amphitryon's shape, and brandishing a Taphian cup as a sign of his success, the king of gods fathered Heracles.
	www.gwailoproject.com /Taphians (186 words)

	Perseus 1, Greek Mythology Link.
		Lysidice 2 gave birth to Hippothoe 3, mother of Taphius, who colonized the island of Taphos, off the coast of Acarnania in western mainland Greece.
		Taphius' son Pterelaus was king of Taphos at the time when Amphitryon ravaged this and other islands of the Taphians.
		Because of these family links, the sons of Pterelaus had claims over the kingdoms under Mycenaean rule, but were killed by Electryon 1.
	www.forumancientcoins.com /cparada/GML/Perseus1.html (1634 words)

	Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, page 974 (v. 3) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		TAR ATI A. A son of Amphion and Niobe.
		TAPHIUS (Ta^ios), a son of Poseidon and Hippothoe, was the father of Pterelaus.
		He led a colony to Taphos, and called the inhabitants Tele- boans.
	ancientlibrary.com /smith-bio/3308.html (862 words)

	Alcmena, Greek Mythology Link.
		However, Electryon 1's brother Mestor 1 is also said to have married Lysidice 2, who bore him a daughter Hippothoe 3.
		This girl consorted with Poseidon, and gave birth to a son Taphius, known for having colonized the island of Taphos, off the coast of Acarnania (northwestern Greece).
		Taphius in turn had a son Pterelaus, who succeeded him as king of Taphos and whom Poseidon made immortal by implanting a golden hair in his head.
	www.forumancientcoins.com /cparada/GML/Alcmena.html (2845 words)

	Poseidon, Greek Mythology Link.
		He compelled passers-by to wash his feet and in the act of washing he kicked them into the sea to be the prey of a huge turtle.
		Taphius colonized Taphos and called the people Teleboans.
		The TELCHINES are sometime said to have nursed Poseidon and sometimes they are said ot be his offspring [see text above].
	homepage.mac.com /cparada/GML/Poseidon.html (2876 words)

	Many different myths are associated with the mighty kingdom of Kefalonia
		The first settlers of the town of Taphus were the Taphians or the Teleboans, of Pelasgian origin (Acarnanian pro-Hellenes, who first settled on the island in the 3rd millennium BC).
		Taphius' son was Pterelaus, whose grandfather Poseidon gave him a golden hair which made him immortal as long as it stayed on his head.
		When the city of Kefalonia, which had by that time become quite powerful, demanded a substantial part of the kingdom held up to then by the Myceneans (the descendants of the legendary king Perseus), their king Electryon refused.
	www.ionion.com /english/kefalonia/culture/history/mythology.htm (1267 words)

	Some mythology of Kefalonia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		There are many different myths associated with Kefalonia (Cephalonia or Cephallenia), myths without any logical unity or chronological equilibrium.
		According to Apollodorus of Athens, the island's first king was Taphius, son of Poseidon and Hippothoe, daughter of Mnestor, king of the Myceneans.
		Taphius's son was Pterelaus, whose grandfather Poseidon gave him a golden hair which made him immortal as long is it stayed on his head.
	www.greek-sun.com /mythology.html (687 words)

	GTP
		They say that the people who were called both Taphians and Teleboans lived in Acarnania in earlier times, and that their leader Cephalus, who had been set up by Amphitryon as master over the islands about Taphos, gained the mastery over this country too.
		Island colonized by Taphius, could not be taken while Pterelaus lived.
		You are able to search for more information in greater and/or surrounding areas by choosing one of the titles below and clicking on "more".
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	Real Legendary Journeys - Season 2 - Episode 17
		“I have the scars to prove it,” Taphius confirmed as Hercules’s eyes dropped to the older man’s flank area, where he knew those scars painted a ragged outline that had once almost displayed a kidney.
		Taphius considered it for a minute, scratching his chin thoughtfully.
		“I hope I live to see that day!” Taphius shook his head sadly and cast his eyes downward knowing that that day would never come, for he was a Spartan leader, and war was his business.
	www.iolausianlibrary.org /rlj/sea2ep17.htm (23217 words)

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		This is Sheena Duxe, known as Cyrene,” he said as he pointed to another student.
		Over the course of breakfast talk amongst the table was quite separated.
		Aeolus and Cyrene conversed together while Deimos and Taphius discussed something on a piece of paper.
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	>> Shipper Seasons << - 8.05 - Act One (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Once he's off our lands, give him back his horse and his sword.
		TAPHIUS (turns his head as the Amazons lead him off):
		(in an accusing tone) Is this Taphius one of your men?
	www.roachsrealm.com /shipperseasons/season8/ep8.05script_actone.html (1879 words)

	Taphius
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	Lanzerac Manor and Winery Restaurants, Stellenbosch Wine Estate Restaurants, Lanzerac Manor Hotel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Guests may request meals from room service menu.
		The Taphius - Lanzerac Manor and Winery Bar and Lounge Facilities
		Hotel's main bar decorated in yellow-wood featuring a large Cape Dutch kitchen fireplace.
	cybercapetown.com /LanzeracManor/dining.php (576 words)

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