Codrus

Codrus
Codrus on a Attic red-figure cup of Bologna
TitleKing of Athens
ChildrenMedon
Acastus

Codrus (/ˈkɒdrəs/; or /ˈkoʊdrəs/; Greek: Κόδρος, Kódros) was the last of the semi-mythical Kings of Athens (r. ca 1089–1068 BC). He was an ancient exemplar of patriotism and self-sacrifice. He was succeeded by his son Medon, who it is claimed ruled not as king but as the first Archon of Athens. He was said to have traced his descent to the sea-God Poseidon through his father Melanthus.

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