< Capys, son of Assaracus >

1 Origin

Capys was born in Dardanus, Troad, in 1320 BC.

Capys' father was Assaracus (or Asarakos), son of Tros. [Apo.3.12.2, Dictys.4.22, Diod.4.75.5, Home.Il.20.220, Ovid.4.19]

Capys' mother was Hieromneme, daughter of the river god Simoeis. [Apo.3.12.2]

2 Family

Capys married Themiste, daughter of Ilus. [Apo.3.12.2]

Capys and Themiste had a son, Anchises. [Apo.3.12.2]

Capys also had a son, Laocoon. [Hyginus.135]

It is also believed that Aesyetes, father of Antenor, was Capys' son. [See Aesyetes]