Who were the parents of Nestor of Gerenia?
Nestor of Gerenia was the son of King Neleus and Chloris, daughter of King Amphion. Some accounts name his mother Polymede instead.
Questions about Nestor (mythology)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did Nestor become king of Pylos after Heracles killed Neleus?
Heracles killed Neleus and all of Nestor's brothers during a massacre. Only Nestor survived that event to inherit the throne.
What role did Nestor play in Book 11 of the Iliad regarding Patroclus and Achilles?
Patroclus visited Nestor seeking advice about the wounded Machaon. Nestor persuaded him to disguise himself as Achilles before returning to battle.
When was the Palace of Nestor discovered by archaeologists led by Carl Blegen?
Archaeologists found the site at Western Messenia during excavations led by Carl Blegen. The palace dates back to the Bronze Age civilization that flourished before Homer wrote.
Which artifacts from around 490 BC depict Hecamede mixing kykeon for Nestor?
An Attic red-figure cup from around 490 BC shows Hecamede mixing kykeon for Nestor. A Roman mosaic from the second century depicts him between Achilles and Briseis.