Leucaspis

In Greek mythology, Leucaspis was a Sicani prince who entered into combat with Hercules when this it passed through Sicily, of return of the country of Geryoneus. In the Leucaspis combat it died along with a great number of noble compatriots and received a cult. [1]

Notes

  1. Pierre Grimal, The Dictionary of Classical Mythology, s.v. "Leucaspis"
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