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Ceyx of Trachis

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In Greek mythology, Ceyx (/ˈsiːɪks/; Ancient Greek: Κήυξ, romanized: Kḗux, lit. 'gannet') was a king of Trachis in Thessaly.[1]

Family

In some accounts, Ceyx was Amphitryon's nephew, with Heracles building Trachis for him.[2] He was the father of Hippasus, alternatively of Hylas[3] and lastly, of Themistonoe, who married King Cycnus.[4] Muller supposes that the marriage of Ceyx and his connection with Heracles were the subjects of ancient poems.[5]

Mythology

Ceyx received Heracles[6] and Heracles's sons later fled to him.[7] He befriended Heracles and offered him protection against King Eurystheus. His son Hippasus accompanied Heracles on his campaign against King Eurytus of Oechalia, during which Hippasus was slain in battle.[8]

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