Androktasiai

Androktasiai

The Androktasiai were the personifications of manslaughter in Greek mythology, daughters of the goddess of strife Eris. They had numerous siblings, including Horcus, Ponos, Algea, the Hysminai, the Makhai, the Phonoi, Limos, the Neikea, the Pseudologoi, the Amphilogiai, Dysnomia, Ate, and Lethe. They were all personifications of wrong doings or negative situations, such as pain, fights, murder, lies and forgetfulness.

The Androktasiai were responsible for the killings that occurred during a battle, as opposed to their brothers Phonoi, who were held responsible for all other murders.

See Also: Eris, Horcus, Ponos, Algea, Makhai, Phonoi, Limos, Dysnomia, Ate, Lethe

Androktasiai Q&A

Who was Androktasiai?

The Androktasiai were the personifications of manslaughter in Greek mythology, daughters of the goddess of strife Eris. They had numerous siblings, including Horcus, Ponos, Algea, the Hysminai, the Makhai, the Phonoi, Limos, the Neikea, the Pseudologoi, the Amphilogiai, Dysnomia, Ate, and Lethe.

Who were the parents of Androktasiai?

The parent of Androktasiai was Eris.