Aeneas slew the sons of Diodes⁠— Orsilochus and Crethon, eminent Greeks. Their father dwelt in Pherae nobly built, Amid his riches. From Alpheius he Derived his race⁠—a river whose long stream Flows through the meadows of the Pylian land. Orsilochus was to Alpheius born, Lord over many men, and he became The father of great Diocles, to whom Twin sons were born, well trained in all the arts Of warfare⁠—Crethon and Orsilochus. These, in the prime of youth, with their black ships Followed the Argives to the coast of Troy Famed for its generous steeds. They left their home To vindicate the honor of the sons Of Atreus⁠—Agamemnon, king of men, And Menelaus⁠—but they found their death.

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