Mares of Diomedes

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The Mares of Diomedes, also called the Mares of Thrace, were four man-eating horses in Greek mythology.

Magnificent, wild, and uncontrollable, they belonged to the giant Diomedes, king of Thrace, a son of Ares and Cyrene who lived on the shores of the Black Sea.

Bucephalus, Alexander the Great's horse was said to be descended from these mares.

After capturing the Cretan bull, Heracles was to steal the Mares.

In one version of the story, Heracles brought a number of youths to help him.

They took the mares and were chased by Diomedes and his men.