Kekropis

Ancient Athenian phyle (tribe) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Kekropis (Greek: Κεκροπίς) was one of the phylai (tribes) of classical Athens, created during the reforms of Cleisthenes.[1] It was named after the legendary hero Kekrops. Its demes were Aixone, Halai Aixonides, Daidalidai, Epieikidai, Melite, Xypete, Pithos, Sypalettos, Trinemeia and Phlya.[2][3]

Map of ancient Attica. Trittyes belonging to the phyle of Kekropis are numbered "7" and shaded pale grey.

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