Tiryns
Classical
Tiryns was a city in the valley of Argolis, east of Argos. Tiryns, son of Argus, founded the city and named it after himself. It gained importance during the reign of Proëtus. Proëtus exchanged the kingdom with his brother’s grandson, Perseus, after Acrisius’ death.
Eurystheus was the last important king of Tiryns. Tiryns never regained prominence during the rule of the Pelopids (descendants of Pelops).
See the Houses of Argolis.
Related Information
Name
Tiryns, Τίρυνς.
Founder
Tiryns
Rulers
Tiryns(?), Proëtus, Perseus, Electryon, Sthenelus, Eurystheus.
