Cephalos is eponym of a city in the Taphian Islands at Apollod 2.4.7; we cannot identify which city is meant. In other traditions his name is connected to Cephallenia, which is sometimes conflated with the Taphian Islands.
Information
unknown city in the Taphian Islands named for Cephalos
👤 Cephalos (h. of Procris) Phocian or Athenian husband of Procris, abducted by Eos
Founded from
🌍 Thoricos (Attica) city in Attica
Eponym
👤 Cephalos (h. of Procris) Phocian or Athenian husband of Procris, abducted by Eos
Related entities
👤 Cephalos (h. of Procris) Phocian or Athenian husband of Procris, abducted by Eos🌍 Thoricos (Attica) city in Attica
Mentioned by
📖 Apollodoros, Library 2.4.6-2.4.8
Mentioned in text
Apollodoros, Library
Commentary
Cephalos is eponym of a city in the Taphian Islands at Apollod 2.4.7; we cannot identify which city is meant. In other traditions his name is connected to Cephallenia, which is sometimes conflated with the Taphian Islands.
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