Orthopolis (son of Plemnaios)
Ortho Polis ( Greek Ὀρθόπολις ), son of Plemnaios , was in Greek mythology a king of Sicyon . Since all of Plemnaios' children died shortly after birth, Demeter came to Sicyon in the form of a woman and raised Orthopolis. He survived and succeeded his father on the throne.
Orthopolis was the father of chrysorrhea. She was pregnant by Apollo and gave birth to Koronos .
Eusebius of Caesarea attributed Orthopolis to 63 years of reign. He calls his successor Marathonios .
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- Eusebius of Caesarea, Chronicle , p175.
- Pausanias 2, 5, 8.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Plemnaios |
King of Sicyon 17th century BC BC (mythical chronology) |
Marathonous |