X-Nico

unusual facts about King of Athens



820s BC

825 BC/824 BC—Ariphron, King of Athens, dies after a reign of 20 years and is succeeded by his son Thespieus.

Erotokritos

The poet narrates the trials and tribulations suffered by two young lovers, Erotokritos and Aretousa, daughter of Heracles, King of Athens.

Orithyia sinica

The name Orithyia (also spelt Orithuja) commemorates Orithyia, daughter of Erechtheus, King of Athens.


see also

Ionians

Another son of Xuthus, Ion, conquered Thrace, after which the Athenians made him king of Athens.