Althepus

Althe'pus

(Ἄλθηπος), a son of Poseidon and Leis, a daughter of Orus, king of Troezen. The territory of Troezen was called after him Althepia. In his reign Pallas and Poseidon disputed the possession of the country with each Other (Paus. 2.30.6.) [L.S]

Althepus Althepus, son of Poseidon and Leis

• second king of Troezenia: Paus. 2.30.5
• founds temple of Demeter Lawgiver: Paus. 2.32.8