In Greek mythology, Harpalyce () is a name attributed to several women.
Harpalyce, daughter of King Clymenus of Arcadia, son of either Schoeneus (first version) or of Teleus of Argos (second version). Clymenus was overcome with passion for his daughter, raped her and then she killed the child and fed it to Clymenus, who then killed her.Hyginus, Fabulae 206, 238, 239, 246, 253 & 255Nonnus, 12. 70, note 11 In another version, she killed her brother and was transformed into a bird.Parthenius, 13.1 Harpalyce, the daughter of Harpalykos, king in Thrace. Her father taught her to be a warrior and heir to his kingdom, but after his death she dedicated her life to robbing livestock before being killed by the animals' owners.Hyginus, Fabulae 193, 252 & 254 Harpalyce, probably the same as above, who freed quickly her aged father after he was surrounded by a multitude.Second Vatican Mythographer 168 Harpalyce, a maiden that was in love with one Iphiclus but never had her feelings answered and eventually died of grief. To commemorate her, a song contest among maidens was established and named "Harpalyce".Athenaeus, 14. c.11 p.619 Harpalyce, a daughter of the north wind god Boreas according to a medieval source.Genealogia Deorum Gentilium Bk 4
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