Lycurgus (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Lycurgus, also Lykurgos or Lykourgos, may refer to the following individuals:
- Lycurgus, king of Arcadia
- Lycurgus, king of Nemea.
- Lycurgus, king of Thrace and opponent of Dionysus.
- Lycurgus, son of Pronax, son of King Talaus of Argos, and thus, brother to Amphithea, wife of Adrastus. He was one of those who were raised from the dead by Asclepius.
- Lycurgus, son of Heracles by Toxicrate, daughter of Thespius.
- Lycurgus, a suitor of Princess Hippodamia of Pisa, Elis. Like other suitors, he was killed by the bride's father, King Oenomaus.
- Lycurgus, another Thracian king who was the son of Boreas. He was plotted against by his brother Butes but discovering his conspiracy sent him into exile.
- Lycurgus, alternative for Lycomedes in Homer.