Laestrygon (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Laestrygon (Ancient Greek: Λαιστρυγών Laistrygon) was the son of Poseidon^[1] and possibly of Gaia. He was the father of Telepora or Telepatra, wife of Aeolus, keeper of the winds.^[2]

Mythology

According to one account, the giant cannibal race of the Laistrygonians was said to have borne from Laestrygon in the isle of Ortygia, Italy.

[The Sons of Boreas pursued the Harpies all the way to Italy:] — and about the steep Fawn mountain and rugged Etna to the isle Ortygia and the people sprung from Laestrygon who was the son of wide-reigning Poseidon.^[1]