Ακαδημος
An Attic hero who disclosed to Castor and Pollux exactly where Theseus was holding their sister Helen prisoner when they were searching for her throughout Greece. His tomb was on the outskirts of Athens beyond the Ceramicus district and was surrounded by a sacred wood in which Plato set up his Academy. The name Academy is sometimes said to be derived from that of Echedemus, an Arcadian who accompanied Castor and Pollux in their search for Helen.
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Table of Sources:
- Plutarch, Thes. 32
- Diog. Laert. 3, 7-8
- Steph. Byz. s.v. 'Εκαδημεια (sic)
- See also Theseus; Helen