Menesteus

, Menes the us , or Mnestheus , a son of Pereus, who so insinuated himself into the favour of the people of Athens, that, during the long absence of These us, he was elected king. The lawful monarch at his return home was expelled, and Mnestheus established his usurpation by his popularity and great moderation. As he had been one of Helen’s suitors, he went to the Trojan war at the head of the people of Athens, and died in his return in the island of Melos. He reigned 23 years B.C. 1205, and was succeeded by Demophoon the son of These us. Plutarch , These us .――A son of I phi crates, who distinguished himself in the A then i an armies. Cornel i us Nepos , Timoleon .