< Carnus, son of Acarnan >

1 Origin

Carnus was born in Anaktorion, Acarnania, in 1175 BC.

It is believed that his father was Acarnan, the son of Alcmaeon. [Paus.3.13.4]

 

2 Others

In 1115 BC, Carnus was murdered in Naupactus by Hippotas (or Hippotes), son of Phylas, son of Antiochus, son of Heracles. [Apo.2.8.3, Paus.3.13.4, Photios.186.26]

Carnus was worshiped among the Dorians as Apollo Carneus. [Paus.3.13.4]