Leucaspis

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In Greek mythology, Leucaspis was a Sicani prince who entered into combat with Hercules when he passed through Sicily, on return from the country of Geryoneus.

In the combat Leucaspis died along with a great number of noble compatriots, and he became a cult. [1]

Notes

  1. Pierre Grimal, The Dictionary of Classical Mythology, s.v. "Leucaspis"