Bouphagus- Greek FigureMortal
Also known as: Bouphagos and Βούφαγος
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Description
Artemis's arrows struck down this Arcadian son of Iapetus and Thornax on Mount Pholoe when he dared lay hands upon the goddess. The town of Bouphagion in Arcadia bore his name.
Mythology & Lore
Death on Mount Pholoe
Pausanias, passing through Arcadia, records that Bouphagus was a son of Iapetus and Thornax who encountered Artemis on Mount Pholoe. He attempted to seize her by force. Artemis shot him dead.
The town of Bouphagion stood near the border of Megalopolis, on the river Bouphagos, and Pausanias says it took its name from him. Whatever else Bouphagus may have been in life, what survived was the place name and the warning: Artemis did not forgive.
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