In Greek mythology, Pelops (/ ˈpiːlɒps, ˈpɛlɒps /; Ancient Greek: Πέλοψ, romanized: Pélops) was king of Pisa in the Peloponnesus region (Πελοπόννησος, lit. "Pelops' Island"). He was the son of Tantalus and the father of Atreus.

In Greek mythology, Atreus[a] (Ancient Greek: Ἀτρεύς, [a.trěu̯s] lit. 'fearless') [b] was a king of Mycenae in the Peloponnese, the son of Pelops and Hippodamia, and the father of Agamemnon and Menelaus. His descendants became known collectively as the Atreidae (Ancient Greek: Ἀτρείδαι Atreidai).

Feb 21, 2022 · Pelops, learning of the culprits behind Chrysippus' murder, banished Hippodamia, Atreus, and Thyestes. Overcome by grief, Hippodamia hanged herself, but Atreus and Thyestes made their way to the city of Mycenae, where their rivalry blossomed.

Atreus was a king of Mycenae in Greek mythology, son of Pelops and Hippodamia. He was married to Aerope and fathered a girl, Anaxibia, and two boys, Agamemnon and Menelaus, two of the protagonists of the Trojan War. All descendants of Atreus are collectively known as Atreidae.

Mar 5, 2025 · Atreus, in Greek legend, the son of Pelops of Mycenae and his wife, Hippodamia. Atreus was the elder brother of Thyestes and was the king of Mycenae. The story of his family—the House of Atreus—is virtually unrivaled in antiquity for complexity and corruption.

Jun 2, 2010 · Pelops grew into a strong and handsome hero. He wanted to marry Hippodamia, the daughter of King Oenomaus. However, King Oenomaus was protective of his daughter and devised a deadly chariot race for any suitor. Pelops, determined to …

Atreus and Thyestes, sons of Pelops, became infamous in Greek mythology for their intense rivalry and tragic deeds. Their story involves murder, betrayal, and revenge, culminating in the gruesome banquet where Atreus served Thyestes his own sons.

The House of Atreus can be traced back to Tantalus, king of Lydia. He invited the gods to a banquet and served the flesh of his own son, Pelops, in a stew to test their omniscience. All of the gods recognized what they were served immediately except Demeter.

Jun 13, 2023 · Pelops was a Greek hero and king of Pisa in Greek mythology. As the son of Tantalus, he was a member of the cursed House of Atreus, and was cruelly sacrificed by his father in a twisted way to test the gods – an act that backfired and …

Atreus, in Greek mythology, was Pelops and Hippodamia’s son. He was Mycenae’s king in Peloponnes and father to Menelaus and Agamemnon. The name means fearless or tremble. Collectively, Atreus’ descendants are called Atreidae or Atreidai.