Diomedes

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Diomedes1 in Greek mythology, one of the Seven against Thebes, who was later one of the leaders of the Greek forces in the Trojan War; in medieval developments of the story, it is Diomedes with whom Cressida falls in love and betrays Troilus.

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Diomedes

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Diomedes2 in Greek mythology, a Thracian and son of Ares.
horses of Diomedes the man-eating horses of Diomedes, which were captured as one of the Labours of Hercules.

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