What is "learchus"

Learchus (Learchos, Learches) is a Greek name that may refer to:

• Learchus, the regicide of King Arcesilaus II of Cyrene
• Learches, a figure in Greek mythology
• Learchus, the governor of Cyzicus in Edmé Boursault's plays Les fables d'Esope and Esope à la cour

Learchus was an adviser in the government of the Kingdom of Cyrenaica during the reign of king Arcesilaus II. Learchus is best known for perpetrating the murder of this very same Arcesilaus II.

Learchus or Learches is a figure in Greek mythology and was the son of Athamas and Ino as well as the brother of Melicertes.