Eurydame

Eurydame (Ancient Greek: Εὐρυδάμη) is a Greek name, predominantly known as the name of several figures in Greek mythology. Distinguishing between these figures can sometimes be challenging due to overlapping narratives and limited surviving information. Several Eurydames are noted in various ancient sources, including but not limited to:

• Eurydame, wife of Pelias: She was the wife of Pelias, king of Iolcus, and the mother of several children, including Acastus and possibly Alcestis. Different authors give varying names for Pelias's wife; alternatives include Anaxibia and Phylomache.

• Eurydame, daughter of Amyntor: Homer mentions a Eurydame, daughter of Amyntor, who nursed Meleager in his childhood.

• Eurydame, wife of Cisseus: According to some accounts, she was the wife of Cisseus and the mother of Hecuba, queen of Troy. However, other sources name different individuals as Hecuba's mother.

• Eurydame, a possible name for the mother of King Nestor: Although typically named as Chloris, some accounts suggest Eurydame as a potential name for the mother of Nestor, the wise king of Pylos in the Iliad.

The etymology of the name Eurydame is rooted in ancient Greek, likely combining "eurys" (εὐρύς), meaning "wide" or "broad," and "dame" (δάμη), related to "damazein" (δαμάζειν), meaning "to tame" or "to subdue." Thus, the name might be interpreted as "widely subduing" or "broadly taming." The prevalence of the name highlights its relative popularity in ancient Greece, though specific details about each bearer often remain fragmented and sometimes contradictory across different sources.