Leucippus (son of Thurimachus)

In Greek mythology, Leucippus (Ancient Greek: Λεύκιππος Leukippos, "white horse") was the eighth king of Sicyon who reigned for 53 years.[1]

Family

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Leucippus was the son and heir of King Thurimachus, son of Aegyrus, son of Thelxion, son of Apis, son of Telchis, son of Europs, son of Aegialeus (an autochthon).[2]

Mythology

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According to Pausanias' account, Leucippus had only one child, a daughter Calchinia. She bore Poseidon a son, Peratus, who was reared by Leucippus and inherited the kingdom.[3] In some account, Leucippus was succeeded by Messapus as the ninth king of Sicyon.[1]

Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Sicyon
53 years
Succeeded by

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Eusebius, Chronographia 63
  2. ^ Pausanias, 2.5.6–8
  3. ^ Pausanias, 2.5.7

References

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  • Pausanias, Description of Greece with an English Translation by W.H.S. Jones, Litt.D., and H.A. Ormerod, M.A., in 4 Volumes. Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1918. ISBN 0-674-99328-4. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library
  • Pausanias, Graeciae Descriptio. 3 vols. Leipzig, Teubner. 1903. Greek text available at the Perseus Digital Library.