Paralus

An Athenian hero credited with the invention of warships. The Athenian messenger trireme was called the Paralus in his honor. He was painted by Protogenes.

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References

Sources

  • Cicero. Against Verres ii, 4.135.
  • Grimal, Pierre; Kershaw, Stephen. (1992). The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology. London: Penguin Books.
  • Pliny. Natural History vii, 57.