Nauplius, a son of Poseidon {see planet  (4341)} and Amymone, was king of Euboea and father of Palamedes {see, respectively, planets  (1119) and  (2456)}. After a false accusation by Odysseus {see planet  (1143)} caused the death of Palamedes, Nauplius sailed to Troy to seek vengeance. But this was denied by Agamemnon {see planet  (911)}, so Nauplius returned to Greece, together with his surviving son Oceax {see planet  (9713)}. However, Nauplius earned his revenge. He misled the Greeks returning from Troy by placing lights on the cliffs of his land, so that many ships ran aground. (M 34355) _ _.