Archilycus is presented in the genealogical framework of Boeotian heroic families: he is named as a son of Itonus and grandson of Boeotus. The surviving attestations treat him as a familial node whose primary function is to link eponymous and regional ancestors (Boeotus → Itonus → Archilycus) to later generation leaders who appear in pan-Hellenic epic contexts, notably the Trojan expedition. This lineage placement is recorded in catalogues and lists rather than in a narrative account of birth or deeds (see Diodorus Siculus and Hyginus).
No physical description of Archilycus is preserved in the cited sources. He appears solely in genealogical lists naming parentage and offspring; there are no surviving narrative passages describing his stature, clothing, or other outward traits in Diodorus Siculus, Hyginus, or the linked database entry.
The sources do not ascribe supernatural abilities, remarkable deeds, or distinctive behaviors to Archilycus. His role is genealogical and procreative: he is recorded as the father (begetter) of Prothoënor and Arcesilaüs, who are described as leaders of the Boeotians at Troy. No powers, magical functions, or independent exploits are attributed to him in the extant references.
Weaknesses
- otherNo weaknesses attested in the sources
Wards
- otherNo wards or apotropaic practices associated with Archilycus are recorded
Leitus
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Clonius
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Itonus
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Aba (disambiguation / name-form)
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Abaddon
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Abas
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Abath
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Abatur
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Abderus
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- [1]Diodorus Siculus, Library of History, Book 4.67.7. Diodorus Siculus, Library of History 4.67.7 (genealogical catalogue noting Itonus as father of Hippalcimus, Electryon, Archilycus, and Alegenor; and listing Archilycus as father of Prothoënor and Arcesilaüs)literary
- [2]Hyginus, Fabulae 97. Hyginus, Fabulae 97 (list giving Arcesilaus as son of Areilycus and Theobula, from Boeotia, with ten ships)literary
- [3]Wikidata: Archilycus (Q18018460). Wikidata entry Q18018460 recording Archilycus as son of Itonus in Greek mythologywiki