In Greek mythology, Leucippus (Ancient Greek: Λεύκιππος Leukippos, "white horse") was the eighth king of Sicyon who reigned for 53 years.
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).
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. In some account, Leucippus was succeeded by Messapus as the ninth king of Sicyon.
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byThurimachus | King of Sicyon 53 years |
Succeeded byPeratus or Messapus |
Notes
References
- 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.
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