PANDION II IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY
Pandion was the name of two Kings of Athens in Greek mythology. The second Pandion was a son of Cecrops, but his rule in Athens was short-lived for Pandion was forced to flee.
Pandion King of Athens
Pandion was the son of Cecrops II, the King of Athens, born to Cecrops wife, Metiadusa.
In Greek mythology, Pandion II was the eighth King of Athens, succeeding his father Cecrops as king; just as Cecrops had succeeded his father, Erechtheus.
Pandion’s time on the throne of Athens was short-lived, for his rule was usurped by the sons of Metion, who sought to place their own father on the throne. Metion was himself a son of Erechtheus, and thus uncle to Pandion.
Pandion would flee to Megara, where he was welcomed by Pylas. Pylas was so enamoured with Pandion that he gave his daughter, Pylia, in marriage to the exile.
In Greek mythology, Pandion II was the eighth King of Athens, succeeding his father Cecrops as king; just as Cecrops had succeeded his father, Erechtheus.
Pandion’s time on the throne of Athens was short-lived, for his rule was usurped by the sons of Metion, who sought to place their own father on the throne. Metion was himself a son of Erechtheus, and thus uncle to Pandion.
Pandion would flee to Megara, where he was welcomed by Pylas. Pylas was so enamoured with Pandion that he gave his daughter, Pylia, in marriage to the exile.
Pandion King of MegaraPylas was in dispute with his uncle, Bias, about the throne of Megara, and Pylas would end up killing Bias. Pylas then left Megara, leaving the kingdom to his son-in-law Pandion.
Pylas was said by some to make a new home for himself in the Peloponnesus, and founded the city of Pylos. |
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Pylas would then give birth to four sons for Pandion. The eldest son of Pandion being Aegeus, followed by Pallas, Nisus and Lycus, Pausanias also claims Pandion was father to a daughter, although the daughter in not named.
Thus, Megara would prosper under Pandion.
Thus, Megara would prosper under Pandion.
Sons of Pandion
Eventually though, Pandion would die, and the sons of the king sought to regain their birthright. The sons of Pandion returned to Athens, and expelled the sons of Metion, who now ruled there.
Land was then distributed between the four sons. Nisus followed Pandion as King of Megara, whilst Aegeus became King of Athens. Lycus would become King of Euboea, and Pallas was given the southern part of Attica to rule.
For a while, the sons of Pandion would live harmoniously side-by-side, but then Aegeus decided to take over everything.
Land was then distributed between the four sons. Nisus followed Pandion as King of Megara, whilst Aegeus became King of Athens. Lycus would become King of Euboea, and Pallas was given the southern part of Attica to rule.
For a while, the sons of Pandion would live harmoniously side-by-side, but then Aegeus decided to take over everything.
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Colin Quartermain - Pandion II - 30th August 2021