In Greek mythology, Maron (/ˈmærɒn, ˈmærən/) or Maro (/ˈmæroʊ/; Ancient Greek: Μάρων, gen. Μάρωνος) was the hero of sweet wine. He was an experienced man in the cultivation of the vine.

Who was Maron in the Odyssey?

Maron first appears in Homer’s Odyssey as a priest of Apollon in Maroneia where he presents Odysseus with a gift of his finest wines. Euripides later describes him as a son of Dionysos and pupil of Seilenos (Silenus).

Who is Euanthes son?

He was also said to be one the generals of Rhadamanthys who was presented by the later with the city of Maroneia. Euanthes had a son Maron who was encountered by Odysseus in Ismarus, land of the Ciconians.