< Apis, son of Phoroneus >

1 Origin

Apis was born in Phoroneus (later Argos) in 1745 BC.

Apis' father was Phoroneus, son of Inachus. [Apo.2.1.1, Euseb.Chron.177, Hyginus.145]

2 Family

Pausanias reports that Thelxion, the fifth king of Sicyon, was Apis' son. [Paus.2.5.7]

However, Apollodoros is more plausible, reporting that Apis had no children. [Apo.2.1.1]

Pausanias refers to a list of the kings of Sicyon compiled by Castor, which does not include any parentage.

3 Others

3.1 Annexation of Aegialeia

In 1700 BC, Apis became the third king of Argos, succeeding Phoroneus.

In 1690 BC, Apis fought and defeated Telchines of Aegialeia (later Sicyon), becoming the fourth king of Sicyon. [Orosius.1.7]

Peloponnesus was named Apia after Apis. [Apo.2.1.1, Paus.2.5.7]

3.2 Death of Apis

In 1665 BC, Apis was murdered by Thelxion and Telchine. [Paus.10.6.3, TzeAdLyco.177]

Aegialeia became independent after 25 years of rule by Argos. [Euseb.Chron.173]