This article is about the king of Thrace whose horses were stolen by Heracles. For other uses, see Diomedes (disambiguation).
Hercules and Diomedes, from a 16th-century original at the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy; one of six marble statues representing "The Labours of Hercules" by Vincenzo de’ Rossi.[1]
In Greek mythology, King Diomedes of Thrace (Ancient Greek: Διομήδης) was the son of Ares and Cyrene.[2] He lived on the shores of the Black Sea ruling the warlike tribe of Bistones.[3][4] He is known for his man-eating horses,[5] which Heracles stole in order to complete the eighth of his Twelve Labours, slaying Diomedes in the process.[2]
^Krén, Emil; Marx, Daniel. "Hercules and Diomedes". Web Gallery of Art. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
^ abPseudo-Apollodorus. Library and Epitome. 2.5.8.
^Lucretius. On the Nature of Things.
^Euripides. Alcestis.
^Quintus Smyrnaeus. "Book VI". The Fall of Troy.
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