Erysichthon (son of Cecrops)

Not to be confused with Erysichthon of Thessaly.

In Greek mythology, Erysichthon (/ˌɛrɪˈsɪkθɒn/, Ancient Greek: Ἐρυσίχθων), also spelled Erisichthon (lit. 'Earth-tearer'), was an Athenian prince as the son of King Cecrops I of Athens and Agraulus, daughter of King Actaeus. His possible sibling were Aglaurus, Herse and Pandorus. Erysicthon died childless during his father's reign.

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