Anchialus

This article is about the Greek mythological figures. For the Ancient Greek town of Anchialos/Anchialus, in present day Bulgaria, see Pomorie. For the glacier, see Anchialus Glacier.

For other uses, see Michael III of Constantinople.

In Greek mythology, the name Anchialus (Ancient Greek: Ἀγχίαλος means 'near the sea') may refer to the following characters:

• Anchialus, a 'well-skilled' Greek warrior who participated in the Trojan War. He and Menesthes, while riding a chariot, were killed by the Trojan hero Hector.^[1]
• Anchialus of Taphos, father of Mentes.^[2]
• Anchialus, a Phaeacian who participated in the games in honor of Odysseus.^[3]