analysis of Nestor’s relationship to the Epeian king, Augeías, whose name is related to the noun augḗ, which suggests the “radiance” of the sun. Indicates that Augeías was originally connected with the sun. His daughter, Agamḗde, is another name for Mḗdeia, who in later tradition was considered to be the granddaughter of Helios. By capturing the Epeian herds, Nestor, in effect, captures the cattle of the sun