In Greek mythology, Cynortas (; Ancient Greek: Κυνόρτας, lit. 'rousing the dogs' or 'one who excites/ sets hounds in motion') or Cynortes (; Ancient Greek: Κυνόρτης) or Cynortus was a king of Sparta.
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Family
Cynortas was the son of King Amyclas of Sparta and Queen Diomede, and thus brother to King Argalus, Hyacinthus, Laodamia (or Leanira), Hegesandre, Harpalus, Polyboea and in other versions, of Daphne. He was the father of Oebalus or of Perieres, who either succeeded to the throne.
Mythology
After the death of his brother Argalus, Cynortes inherited the kingdom and eventually became the king of Sparta. His tomb was shown near Scias at Sparta.