CAMICUS (city in Sicily)
Mythical stronghold of Sicily
Daedalus constructed an impregnable city on a rock near the Camicus river, featuring a narrow and winding ascent that could be defended by only three or four men. Diodorus 4.78 Camicus was the location where Minos died. Herodotus 7.169.2 Camicus is a location in Sicily where the court of Cocalus is situated. Apollodorus, Epitome 1.14
Described in the sources
The Cretans besieged the stronghold of Camicus for five years. Herodotus 7.170.1 +1 The city built by Daedalus was situated on the Camicus river in the territory of Acragas, where the people of Acragas lived during Herodotus's time. Diodorus 4.78 +1 Daedalus was concealed at Camicus while Minos searched for him. Apollodorus, Epitome 1.14
Stories and history
Daedalus fled from Camicus due to the Cretan invasion. Pausanias 10.17.4 Cocalus stored his treasures in the city located on the Camicus river. Diodorus 4.78 Cocalus established his royal residence in the city built on the Camicus river. Diodorus 4.78