In Greek mythology, Cymelus or Kymelos was one of the Lapiths who attended the wedding of their king Pirithous and his bride Hippodamia.[1]

Mythology

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During the celebrated battle between the centaurs and the Lapiths, Cymelus was killed by the centaur Nessus after the latter hurled a spear at him which struck his groin.[2]

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  1. ^ Ovid, Metamorphoses 12.454
  2. ^ Ovid, Metamorphoses 12.453-454