Pelopswas the king of the city of Pisa in Peloponnesus, in Greek mythology. His father wasTantalus, the founder of the dynasty of the Atreides, while his mother may have beenDione, Euryanassa or Eurythemista. Pelops' father,Tantalus, wanted to make an offering to the gods, and decided to...
Pelops pēˈlŏps [key], in Greek mythology, son of Tantalus. He was murdered by his father, who served his flesh at a banquet for the gods. The gods recognized this abominable trick, punished Tantalus and restored Pelops, giving him an ivory shoulde
"[Pelops] of old Ennaia Herkynna Erinys Thouria Xiphephoros [i.e. Demeter], cut fleshless with her jaws and buried in her throat, devouring the gristle of his shoulder : his who came to youth again and escaped the grievous raping desire of the Lord of Ships [i.e. Poseidon]."Pseudo...