List of the kings of Mycenae
Perseus , the mythical king of Tiryns , founded the city of Mycenae and is considered the first king of Mycenae - it is not known whether he also moved the seat of government there.
Mythical kings
| Surname | Domination | son of |
|---|---|---|
| Perseus | 14th century BC Chr. | Zeus and Danae |
| Electryon | 14th century BC Chr. | Perseus (son of Zeus) and Andromeda |
| Amphitryon | 14th century BC Chr. | Alkaios (Tiryns) and Astydameia |
| Sthenelos | 14th century BC Chr. | Perseus (son of Zeus) and Andromeda |
| Eurystheus | 13th century BC Chr. | Sthenelos (son of Perseus) and Nikippe (daughter of Pelops) |
| Atreus | 13th century BC Chr. | Pelops and Hippodameia (Pisa) |
| Thyestes | 13th century BC Chr. | Pelops and Hippodameia (Pisa) |
| Agamemnon | 12th century BC Chr. | Atreus and Aërope |
| Aigisthus | 12th century BC Chr. | Thyestes and Pelopeia (Mycenae) |
| Aletes or Menelaus | 12th century BC Chr. | Aigisthos or Atreus and Aërope |
| Orestes | 12th century BC Chr. | Agamemnon and Clytaimnestra |
| Tisamenos | 12th century BC Chr. | Orestes and Hermione (daughter of Menelaus) |
After the conquest by Temenos , the country was added to the Argives and ruled from there.