Acontes is presented in myth as one of the fifty sons of King Lycaon of Arcadia. In the standard Lycaon episode Zeus, testing mortals while disguised as a peasant, is offered a meal into which Lycaon's sons have mixed a child's entrails. For this impious act Zeus reveals himself and strikes Lycaon, his sons (including Acontes), and the household with a lightning bolt, killing them as divine punishment.
No physical description of Acontes is preserved in the supplied sources. He is identified only by his role and genealogy as an Arcadian prince and son of Lycaon; no details of clothing, age, or distinguishing features are provided.
The provided accounts do not attribute supernatural powers to Acontes. His role is that of a mortal participant in impious behavior; his significance lies in being part of a collective offense against Zeus and serving as an example of divine retribution rather than possessing independent abilities.
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- [1]Acontes. Wikipedia: 'Acontes' (entry summarizing classical sources on Lycaon and his sons)wiki
- [2]Wikidata: Q11904101. Wikidata entry for Acontes, identifying him as a son of Lycaon in Greek mythologywiki