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The early history of Attica and Athens is confused. Cecrops is often called the first
king, but some writers say that he succeeded Actaetis, whose daughter he had
married. Pausanias mentions the names of at least two kings who ruled before ...
The early history of Attica and Athens is confused. Cecrops is often called the first
king, but some writers say that he succeeded Actaetis, whose daughter he had
married. Pausanias mentions the names of at least two kings who ruled before ...
Page 209
During the reign of Pandion, Dionysus came to Attica. Instead of seeking a direct
confrontation with the king, however, he chose to teach the culture of the vine to a
man named Icarius (2) and his daughter, Erigone. Icarius was delighted with ...
During the reign of Pandion, Dionysus came to Attica. Instead of seeking a direct
confrontation with the king, however, he chose to teach the culture of the vine to a
man named Icarius (2) and his daughter, Erigone. Icarius was delighted with ...
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[Homer, Iliad, 2.536–545, 4.463-472; Pausanias 1.17.6; Apollodorus, “Epitome”
6.15b.] Eleusis or Eleusinus. The eponym of Eleusis, a city in Attica. Eleusis was
said by some to be a son of Ogygus, an ancient king of the region around Thebes
.
[Homer, Iliad, 2.536–545, 4.463-472; Pausanias 1.17.6; Apollodorus, “Epitome”
6.15b.] Eleusis or Eleusinus. The eponym of Eleusis, a city in Attica. Eleusis was
said by some to be a son of Ogygus, an ancient king of the region around Thebes
.
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| Title | Crowell's Handbook of Classical Mythology |
| Author | Edward Tripp |
| Published | 1970 |
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