Abderus

Abdērus

(Ἄβδηρος). The armour-bearer of Heracles (q.v.), torn in pieces by the mares of Diomedes. The town Abdera was said to have been founded by Heracles in his honour.

Abderus Abderus, son of Hermes

• killed by the mares of Diomedes: Apollod. 2.5.7
• the city of Abdera founded by Herakles beside his grave: Apollod. 2.5.7