Epeius

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There were two characters named Epeius in Greek mythology.

1. One was a Greek soldier during the Trojan War. He was the son of Panopeus and had the reputation for being a coward. In the Iliad he participated in the boxing match at the funeral games for Patrocles against Euryalus and won. Later during the funeral games for Achilleus he fought Acamas the son of Theseus to a stalemate. He built the Trojan Horse, commisoned by Odysseus because Athena had told him in a dream she would be with him to help build it. He was the last one to enter the horse because he knew where the hidden latch was. He also founded Pisa and Metapontum. (Virgil II, 264)
2. Son of King Endymion of Elis. He challenged his brothers to a race and beat them, winning his father's kingdom.

Alternative spelling of Epeus may also be encountered.

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