In Greek mythology, Peratus (Ancient Greek: Πέρατος means "wanderer, emigrant"), also called Eratus (Ἔρατος means "lovely"), was the 10th king of Sicyon who reigned for 46 years.[1]

Family

Peratus was the son of the sea-god Poseidon and Calchinia, daughter of King Leucippus.[2] He was father of Plemnaeus who succeeded him to the throne of Aegialea (former name of Sicyon).[3]

Mythology

Peratus' grandfather, King Leucippus, brought him up and at the latter's death handed over the kingdom to him.[2] However, in some accounts, the crown of Sicyon was passed to Messapus before being inherited by Eratus .[1]

Regnal titles Preceded byLeucippus or Messapus King of Sicyon 46 years Succeeded byPlemnaeus

Notes

  1. ^ a b Eusebius, Chronographia 63
  2. ^ a b Pausanias, Graeciae Descriptio 2.5.7
  3. ^ Pausanias, Graeciae Descriptio 2.5.8

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