Aepytus I of Arcadia

In Greek mythology, Aepytus (Ancient Greek: Αἵπυτος) was one of the mythical kings of Arcadia who originally ruled over Phaesana on the Alpheius. He was the son of Elatus.[1]

Mythology

When Cleitor, the son of Azan, died without leaving any issue, Aepytus succeeded him and became king of the Arcadians, a part of whose country was called after him Aepytis.[2] He is said to have been killed during the chase on Mount Sepia by the bite of a venomous snake.[3] His tomb there was still shown in the time of Pausanias, and he was anxious to see it, because it was mentioned by Homer.[4]

Notes

  1. Pindar, Olympian Odes 6.54
  2. Pausanias, Graeciae Descriptio 8.4.4 & 8.34.3
  3. Pausanias, Graeciae Descriptio 8.4.4 & 8.16.2
  4. Homer, Iliad 2.604
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