What is "epistrophus"

In Greek mythology, Epistrophus (Ἐπίστροφος) may refer to:

• Epistrophus, son of Iphitus by Hippolyte or Thrasybule and brother of Schedius. He was counted among the suitors of Helen. Together with his brother he led the Phocians on the side of the Achaeans in the Trojan War, commanding thirty ships. Epistrophus, was killed at the Trojan war by Hector. Both brothers' bones, were carried back and buried at Anticyra. There tomb existed until the Roman times.
• Epistrophus, an ally of the Trojans, leader of the Halizones.
• Epistrophus, son of Euenus, grandson of Selepius and brother of Mynes; both brothers were killed by Achilles during the latter's invasion in Lyrnessus.

Epistrophus may refer to:

• Epistrophus (Greek mythology), any of several legendary characters
• Epistrophus (weevil), a weevil genus in the tribe Hylobiini