In Greek mythology, Acarnan (Ancient Greek: Ἀκαρνάν; genitive Ἀκαρνᾶνος derived from ἀκαρνάν akarnan 'laurel' or 'thistle'[1]) was the name of these two characters:

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  1. ^ Graves, Robert (2017). The Greek Myths - The Complete and Definitive Edition. Penguin Books Limited. pp. Index s.v. Acarnan. ISBN 9780241983386.
  2. ^ Apollodorus, 3.7.6; Strabo, 10.2.26
  3. ^ Apollodorus, Epitome 7.26–27
  4. ^ Apollodorus, Epitome 7.33

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  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainSmith, William, ed. (1870). "Acarnan". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology.