Copreus (mythology)
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In Greek mythology, Copreus (Ancient Greek: Κοπρεύς, Kopreús meaning "dung man") may refer to the following individuals:
- Copreus, king of Haliartus and grandson of Orchomenus. He married Pisidice, daughter of Leucon and by her, became the father of Hippoclus[1] and Argynnus. Copreus presented the immortal horse Arion to Heracles. The hero rode the steed in his contest with Cycnus, son of Ares.[2]
- Copreus, herald of King Eurystheus of Mycenae.[3]
