For the genus of moth, see Polypoetes (moth).
In Greek mythology, Polypoetes (; Ancient Greek: Πολυποίτης, Polupoitēs) was a name attributed to the following individuals:
- Polypoetes was a son of Hippodamia and Pirithous. A native of the Thessalian city of Gyrtone (Γυρτώνη), he led the armies of Thessaly on the side of the Greeks during the Trojan War.[1] He was among those who vied for Helen's hand in marriage, and later occupied the Trojan horse. Following the death of Patroclus, he won an early version of quoits, winning a 5-year supply of iron.[2] After the war, he was present at the funerals of Calchas and Patroclus. His close companion was Leonteus.
- Polypoetes was the son of Apollo and Phthia, brother of Dorus and Laodocus. He was killed by Aetolus.[3]
- Polypoetes was one of the suitors of Penelope.[4]
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