List of kings of Athens

As Kekropiden (also: Erechthiden after Erechtheus ) is called by the king Cecrops I. founded by Attica dynasty. This includes after the ancient historians Kastor of Rhodes, Eratosthenes of Cyrene, a total of 15 kings. The very existence of these kings is controversial.

Cecrops I. married Aglauros, the daughter of the king of Attica Aktaios and thus gained the throne.

The Kekropiden were replaced by the Melanthiden.

Genealogy of Kekropiden

Ruler of the dynasty were ( based on the years of reign given by the ancient historian Eduard Schwartz calculated the reigns of the rulers ):

  • Cecrops I ( 1556/5-1506/5 BC)
  • Kranaos ( 1506/5-1497/6 BC)
  • Amphictyon ( 1497/6-1487/5 BC)
  • Called Erichthonius ( 1487/5-1437/6 BC), also known as Erechtheus I.
  • Pandion I ( 1437/6-1397/6 BC)
  • Called Erechtheus ( 1397/6-1347/6 BC), also known as Erechtheus II
  • Cecrops II ( 1347/6-1307/6 BC)
  • Pandion II ( 1307/6-1282/1 BC)
  • Aegeus ( 1282/1-1234/3 BC)
  • Theseus ( 1234/3-1203/2 BC)
  • Menestheus ( 1203/2-1184/3 BC)
  • Demophon ( 1184/3-1149/8 BC)
  • Oxyntes ( 1149/8-1135/4 BC)
  • Apheidas ( 1135/4-1134/3 BC)
  • Thymoites ( 1134/3-1126/5 BC)

Comments

  • Mythological king (Athens)
Castor of Rhodes Cranaus Erichthonius of Athens Pandion I. Pandion II. Demophon of Athens
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