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Who is King Pelops in Greek Mythology?

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seleanor

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All I know about King Pelops is that he was the son of Tantalus. Does anyone know a bit more details or any information about mythological stories that he's in?

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I know that King Pelops is most famous for defeating King Perseus because he had two of their children married. He was cursed by Myrtilus which resulted in the suicide of Hippodamia who was the murder of his favorite son Chrysippus by his other two sons Atreus and Thyestes, and miserable lives for each of his descendants. That's how his rule came to an end
 
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acamp7 said:
I know that King Pelops is most famous for defeating King Perseus because he had two of their children married. He was cursed by Myrtilus which resulted in the suicide of Hippodamia who was the murder of his favorite son Chrysippus by his other two sons Atreus and Thyestes, and miserable lives for each of his descendants. That's how his rule came to an end
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This story is so confusing LOL as is all Greek mythology. He sounds super cool though, thanks for sharing.
 
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