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Keisos (Greek Κεῖσος ) was in Greek mythology the son of Temenos, the king of Argos, and the brother of Hyrnetho. He was the father of Medon, Maron and Phlias.

When his father Temenos Deiphontes, the husband of Hyrnetho certain as supreme commander, he feared Deiphontes could subsequently be King of Argos, killed his father and drove Hyrnetho and her husband. Now he ascended the throne. Keisos and his brothers tried to divide Hyrnetho and Deiphontes. Since this did not happen, they kidnapped Hyrnetho and Deiphontes pursued. Here Hyrnetho was killed.

According to Strabo Keisos Argos is said to have re-established. After his death, Medon was his son king.

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• Pausanias, 2, 12, 6; 2, 19, 1-2; 2, 26, 2; 2, 28, 3
• Strabo, Geographica, 389; 481

• Mythological king ( Argos )