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Tros

Τρώς). The son of Erichthonius and Astyoché, and grandson of Dardanus. He was married to Callirrhoë, by whom he became the father of Ilus, Assaracus, and Ganymedes, and was king of Phrygia. The country and people of Troy derived their name from him. (See Troia.) He gave up his son Ganymedes to Zeus for a present of horses. See Ganymedes.

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