(Σκίρων/Skírōn, Σκείρων/Skeírōn). Either a son of Henioche [4] and Canethus (Plut. Theseus 10,1-4; 25,4) or son of Poseidon or son (or grandson) of Pelops [1] (Apollod. Epit. 1,2). Eponym of the 'Scironian Cliffs' (Scironides petrae) and the 'Scironian Way' to the Gerania (Hdt. 8,71). Whereas S. was originally considered by the Megarians as a benevolent hero and constructor of the Way (Paus. 1,44), with the blossoming of the Theseus legend he transformed into the well-known monster who forced travellers to wash his feet, then hurled them over the …
Sciron(172 words)
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Döhrer, Friederike, “Sciron”, in: Brill’s New Pauly, Antiquity volumes edited by: Hubert Cancik and , Helmuth Schneider, English Edition by: Christine F. Salazar, Classical Tradition volumes edited by: Manfred Landfester, English Edition by: Francis G. Gentry. Consulted online on 19 March 2024 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1574-9347_bnp_e1114970>
First published online: 2006
First print edition: 9789004122598, 20110510
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