In Greek mythology, Acarnan (Ancient Greek: Ἀκαρνάν; genitive Ἀκαρνᾶνος derived from ἀκαρνάν akarnan 'laurel' or 'thistle'[1]) was the name of these two characters: This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed.
(1870).
"Acarnan".
Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology.