Lelex (King of Sparta)
Lelex ( Greek Λέλεξ ) was the first king of Sparta according to Greek mythology and is known as the native of Laconia . Laconia was then called Lelegia after him.
He married the Naiad Kleochareia or another narration Peridia. Lelex was the father of Myles , Polykaon , Bomolochus and Therapne . He is also known as the father of the Eurotas . According to Pausanias , the hero Iops was born in Sparta in his day.
After Lelex's death, his son Myles became King of Sparta. Lelex was later revered as a hero and a heroon was established for him in Sparta .
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- Libraries of Apollodorus , 3, 116.
- Pausanias , traveling in Greece , 3, 1, 1; 3, 12, 5; 3, 19, 9; 3, 20, 2; 4, 1, 1; 4, 1, 5.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| None |
King of Sparta 15th century BC Chr. (Fictional chronology) |
Myles |