Leucaspis

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In Greek mythology, Leucaspis (Ancient Greek: Λεύκασπις) was a Sicani prince who entered into combat with Heracles when he passed through Sicily, on return from the country of Geryon.

In the combat Leucaspis died along with a great number of noble compatriots, and he became a cult. [1][2]

Notes

  1. ^ Pierre Grimal, The Dictionary of Classical Mythology, s.v. "Leucaspis"
  2. ^ Diodorus Siculus, Library, 4.23.5