Nauplius

A depiction of Nauplius (the younger), ruler of Euboea

Proper Noun

  • A son of the god Poseidon by Amymone, daughter of Danaus, and founder of the city of Nauplia.
  • A descendant of the founder of Nauplia who ruled the city (alternatively, Euboea), was one of the Argonauts, and was father to Palamedes, who fought in the Trojan War.

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