Phalkes (King of Sicyon)
Phalkes , the son of Temenos , was the father of Rhegnidas and king of Sicyon in Greek mythology .
He led a surprise attack on Sicyon, that of night Lake Stade ruled, however, the Mycenaean shelter. He conquered the city and freed it from Mycenaean hands. Since both Phalkes and Lakestades were descendants of Heracles , he did no harm to Lakestades and became co-regent. Sikyon was from now on considered Doric. Since Hera had led him to Sicyon, he dedicated a temple to Hera Prodromia (the leader).
Hyrnetho , Phalkes' sister, had fallen in love with Deiphontes and had gone with him to Epidaurus . This displeased Phalkes and his brothers. So he went to Epidaurus with Kerynes and tried to persuade her to return to Argos. When she refused, they kidnapped Hyrnetho. Deiphontes pursued them and killed Kerynes with an arrow. He did not dare to kill Phalkes because he was standing too close to Hyrnetho on the wagon. As he got closer, he tried to pull her off the wagon. Phalkes clutched Hyrnetho so tightly that she died.
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- Pausanias , travels in Greece , 2, 6, 7; 2, 11, 2; 2, 13, 1; 2, 28, 3 - 6.
- Strabo , Geographica , 389.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Lakestades (sole rule ) |
King of Sikyon 11th century BC BC (mythical chronology) |
Rhegnidas |