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Lycian fighter in the Iliad
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In Greek mythology, Prytanis (Ancient Greek: Πρύτανίν means 'ruler, lord') was a Lycian soldier who followed their leader, Sarpedon, to fight in the Trojan War. He was slain by the Greek hero Odysseus during the siege of Troy.

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  1. Homer, Iliad 5.678 & Ovid, Metamorphoses 13.258

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