Tags: Mythological Figure.
In Greek mythology the name Periclymenus (Ancient Greek: Περικλύμενος) may refer to:A son of Neleus (the son of Poseidon) and Chloris. He was one of the Argonauts. Poseidon gave him the ability to shapeshift into various animals. He was killed by Heracles at Pylos although he tried to escape in the form of an eagle. His offspring were Erginus and Penthilus.A defender of Thebes against the Seven and would-be murderer of Amphiaraus in the battle for Thebes.