In Greek mythology, Aconteus () may refer to the following distinct individuals:
Aconteus, an Ethiopian chief who was on Perseus' side at the moment of the fight between the hero and Phineus at the court of Cepheus, Andromeda's father. He was turned into a stone when he saw the head of Medusa.Ovid, Metamorphoses 5.201 Aconteus, an Arcadian who fought in the army of the Seven against Thebes. He was killed by Phegeus, during the war.Statius, Thebaid 7.590 Acontius, a man from Ceos who fell in love with Cydippe and threw at her an apple in order to trick her into marriage.Ovid, Heroides xx, xxi.
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