Metion
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In Greek mythology
, Metion was a son of King Erechtheus
of Athens
or of Eupalamus, son of King Erechtheus. His sons later drove King Pandion II
out of Athens into exile. Among these sons were Eupalamus, Sicyon
, and Daedalus
, though they are sometime credited with other parentages. These usurping sons were in turn overthrown by the sons of Pandion.
Greek mythology
Greek mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece...
, Metion was a son of King Erechtheus
Erechtheus
Erechtheus in Greek mythology was the name of an archaic king of Athens, the re-founder of the polis and a double at Athens for Poseidon, as "Poseidon Erechtheus"...
of Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
or of Eupalamus, son of King Erechtheus. His sons later drove King Pandion II
Pandion II
In Greek mythology, Pandion II was son and heir of Cecrops II, King of Athens. and his wife Metiadusa. He was exiled from Athens by the sons of his uncle Metion who sought to put Metion on the throne. Pandion fled to Megara where he married Pylia, daughter of King Pylas. Later, Pylas went into...
out of Athens into exile. Among these sons were Eupalamus, Sicyon
Sicyon (mythology)
In Greek mythology Sicyon is the eponym of the polis of the same name, which was said to have previously been known as Aegiale and, earlier, Mecone. His father is named variously as Marathon, Metion, Erechtheus or Pelops. Sicyon married Zeuxippe, the daughter of Lamedon, the previous king of the...
, and Daedalus
Daedalus
In Greek mythology, Daedalus was a skillful craftsman and artisan.-Family:...
, though they are sometime credited with other parentages. These usurping sons were in turn overthrown by the sons of Pandion.