Eurymede

Eurymede can refer to several distinct entities, primarily within Greek mythology and history:

• Eurymede (Oceanid): One of the 3,000 Oceanids, daughters of Oceanus and Tethys. Oceanids were nymphs associated with bodies of fresh water and were often depicted as benevolent spirits. Information regarding the specific role or actions of Eurymede among the Oceanids is scant in surviving sources.

• Eurymede (Mother of Pyrrhus): In some accounts, Eurymede is mentioned as the mother of Pyrrhus (also known as Neoptolemus), the son of Achilles, though this is a less common attribution. More frequently, Deidamia is named as Pyrrhus's mother.

• Battle of the Eurymedon (466 BC): This was a significant naval and land battle fought around 466 BC (though the exact year is debated) between the Delian League, led by Athens, and the Persian Empire. The battle took place near the mouth of the Eurymedon River in Pamphylia (modern-day Turkey). The Athenian victory was decisive and significantly hampered Persian efforts to regain control of the Aegean Sea. The battle is often cited as a high point in Athenian power and influence.

• Eurymedon River: The ancient name for a river in Pamphylia (modern-day Turkey), known today as the Köprüçay River. The Battle of the Eurymedon took place near its mouth.