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Epikaste was the name of a woman who was the daughter of Augeas and an unknown mother.  She was among the many women who were lovers of Herakles.  Epikaste was the mother of one of Herakles' children whose name was Thestalus.

Parents

Augeas & Unnamed Mother

Spouse & Lovers

Herakles

Children

Thestalus

Ancient Text

"by Epicaste, daughter of Augeas, he had Thestalus"

- Apollod. Biblioteca 2.7.8

Trivia

  • Epikaste is also the name of two additional female characters.
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