When Lyrkus arrived at Bybastus (town in Karia), a bitter strife arose between Rhoeo and Molpadia, as both fell in love with Lyrkus. Lyrkus was the guest of Staphylus. Staphylus knew about prediction made by oracle at Didyma that Lyrkus would beget a child with the first woman with whom he had sex after leaving the shrine. Staphylus wanted a male heir, so welcomed Lyrkus in a friendly manner and enticed him to much drinking of wine. When Lyrkus had his senses dulled with wine, Staphylus send his daughter, Molpadia, into Lyrcus bed chamber. Molpadia had sex with drunk Lyrkus and then both fell asleep. The next morning Lyrcus discovered the trap that his host had laid for him. When Lyrkus saw Molpadia by his side, he was exceedingly angry. He upbraided Staphylus violently for his conduct.