Overview
In Greek mythology, Broteas (Ancient Greek: Βροτέας), a hunter, was the son of Tantalus (by Dione, Euryanassa or Eurythemista), whose other offspring were Niobe and Pelops.
Broteas was also one of the Lapiths, killed at the battle of the Lapiths and the centaurs.
Historical accounts
Broteas was consumed on a pyre as a propitiating sacrifice. The mythic rationale, that he was a famous hunter who refused to honour Artemis. Artemis then drove him mad, causing him to immolate himself.
He can be compared to the hunter Actaeon, whose sacrifice is also justified as retribution.
Broteas had a son Tantalus, like his grandfather.
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