Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology/Philomelus
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PHILOMELUS (Φιλόμηλος), a son of Iasion and Demeter, and brother of Plutos, is said to have invented the chariot when Boötes was placed among the stars by his mother. (Hygin. Poet. Astr. ii. 4.) [L. S.]