Dicaeus (mythology)

Dicaeus or Dikaios (Ancient Greek: Δίκαιος) was a son of Poseidon.[1] His brother was Syleus.[2] They lived near the Mountain Pelion in Thessaly.[2] He hosted Herakles.[2]

Unlike Syleus, who was killed by Herakles, Dicaeus was a just man, which was suggested by the very literal meaning of his name (Δίκαιος = Just).[2]

The Dicaea city in Thrace was named after him.[1]

References
  1. Stephanus of Byzantium, Ethnica, §D230.14
  2. CONON, NARRATIONS (PHOTIUS), § 17


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