Amphictyon

In Greek mythology, Amphictyon ( ; , or ) was a king of Thermopylae and later Athens. In one account, he was the ruler of Locris.

In Greek mythology, Amphictyon ( ; , or ) was a king of Thermopylae and later Athens. In one account, he was the ruler of Locris.

See also

Amphictyonic league, or Amphictyony, an ancient religious association of tribes

Notes

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