Cecrops I
Cecrops (/ˈsiːkrɒps/; Ancient Greek: Κέκροψ, romanized: Kekrops; gen Κέκροπος, Kékropos) was a mythical king of Attica which derived from him its name Cecropia, having previously borne the name of Acte or Actice (from Actaeus). He was the founder and the first king of Athens itself though preceded in the region by the earth-born king Actaeus of Attica. Cecrops was a culture hero, teaching the Athenians marriage, reading and writing, and ceremonial burial.
| Cecrops | |
|---|---|
King of Cecropia (i.e. Athens) | |
Cecrops I from Promptuarii Iconum Insigniorum | |
| Predecessor | Actaeus |
| Successor | Cranaus |
| Abode | Athens |
| Personal information | |
| Parents | autochthon |
| Siblings | - |
| Consort | Aglaurus |
| Offspring | Erysichthon, Aglaurus, Herse, Pandrosus |
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