PHOCUS (son of Poseidon)
Figure of myth · son of Poseidon in Greek mythology
Phocus migrated to Tithorea, where he gave his name to the region around Tithorea and Delphi, and the Phocians were named after him.5,3,7 During his wanderings, he encountered Antiope, who was suffering from madness as she roamed Greece.8 Phocus committed a portentous and unjust deed, which led to him being driven away from the isle of Oinone.1
His legacy endured in the hearts of his people, who used his name as a battle watchword for their generals.7 The Phocians honored him daily by pouring sacrificial blood into his grave through a small hole.4 They then ate the sacrificial flesh at the shrine site, maintaining an intimate connection with their founder.4 In Tithorea, Phocus lies buried in the same tomb as his wife Antiope, their shared grave marking the final resting place of this royal pair.2,3,9,6
The codex facts behind this entry
Phocus is identified as the son of Ornytion. Pausanias 10.1.1 +1
In the myths
Phocus migrated to Tithorea and gave his name to the region around Tithorea and Delphi. Pausanias 10.1.1 +1
