In Greek mythology, Mesthles (Ancient Greek: Μέσθλης, romanized:Mésthlēs) was one of the Trojan Leaders.

Family

Mesthles was the son of Talaemenes and a Gygaean nymph (Gygaea). He was the brother of Antiphus.

Mythology

Mesthles and his brother were the captains of the Maeonians who participated in the Trojan War. The Meiones were Lydian people whose city is today's Sardis.

Notes

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