In Greek mythology, Dicaeus or Dikaios (Ancient Greek: Δίκαιος) was a son of Poseidon[1] and brother was Syleus.[2] They lived near the Mountain Pelion in Thessaly.[2]

Mythology

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Dicaeus hosted Herakles.[2] Unlike Syleus, who was killed by Herakles, Dicaeus was a just man, which was suggested by the very literal meaning of his name (Δίκαιος = Just).[2]

The Dicaea city in Thrace was named after him.[1]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Stephanus of Byzantium, Ethnica s.v. D230.14
  2. ^ a b c d Conon, Narrations 17

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