Chalcon

In Greek mythology, the name Chalcon (Χάλκων) may refer to:

• Chalcon, one of the Telchines.^[1]
• Chalcon, a Myrmidonian, father of Bathycles who was killed by Glaucus in the Trojan War.^[2]
• Chalcon, father of a daughter Antiochis who, in one version, married Polybus of Corinth.^[3]
• Chalcon, son of Metion and possible father of the Euboean Abas.^[4]
• Chalcon of Cyparissia, charioteer, shield-bearer and tutor of Antilochus. During the Trojan War, he fell in love with Penthesilea and was killed by Achilles upon coming to her aid.^[5]
• Chalcon occasionally refers to characters otherwise known under the name Chalcodon, including:
  • Chalcon of Cos, a Coan prince as the son of King Eurypylus and Clytie.^[6] He was the brother of Chalciope and Antagoras.^[6][7] Chalcon succeeded his father to the throne of Cos.^[8]
  • Chalcon, a suitor of Hippodamia.^[9]