In Greek mythology, Megapenthes, the illegitimate son of Menelaus, the king of Sparta, by a slave. He married Alector's daughter, Iphiloche. His name means 'great sorrow'.

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In Greek mythology, Megapenthes, the illegitimate son of Menelaus, the king of Sparta, by a slave. He married Alector's daughter, Iphiloche. His name means 'great sorrow'.

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Menelausfather Pierismother