Scamandrius (Trojan war)
# Scamandrius (Trojan war)

In Greek mythology, Scamandrius (Ancient Greek: Σκαμάνδριος, Skamándrios) is a Trojan warrior who fought in the Trojan war and was slain by Menelaus in battle.

## Mythology

The Trojan Scamandrius was the son of a man named Strophius, and trained in archery by the hunting goddess Artemis herself, and with her guidance he excelled in the use of bow and arrow. Scamandrius fought in the Trojan war, and was slain in battle during the ninth year of the war by Menelaus, Helen's husband, who struck him with his spear in his back as he ran away. Scamandrius fell on his face.

