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

Family

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

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 byThurimachus King of Sicyon 53 years Succeeded byPeratus or Messapus

Notes

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

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