Agasthenes was the son of Augeas, and his successor in the kingdom of Elis. The government was shared between Amphimachus, Thalpius and Agasthenes. He was the father of Polyxenus, one of the "suitors of Helen", who reunified the kingdom when he returned from Troy (Homer, Iliad ii. 624).


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The many Epeians on board were commanded
by Amphimachus, son of Cteatus, and Thalpius,  
son of Eurytus, descended both from Actor. 
Third leader was Diores, son of Amarynces
Fourth was Polyxenus, son of Agasthenes, Augeas' son.

Homer, The Iliad



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