Oenomaus Greek King of Pisa in Elis, in northeast Peloponnesus; father of Hippodameia.
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Oenomaus Greek King of Pisa in Elis, in northeast Peloponnesus; father of Hippodameia. Many suitors contended for the hand of Hippodameia in chariot races with Oenomaus. The penalty for losing was death, and Oenomaus made sure that they all lost. Thirteen suitors had died by the time Pelops came along and won the race. Oenomaus died in a final chariot race with Pelops, who won Hippodameia and Pisa itself.
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