< Cleochus, father of Aria >

1 Origin

Cleochus was born in Samos in 1365 BC.

Cleochus' father is presumed to have been one of the four sons of Ancaeus: Perilaus, Enudus, Samus, or Alitherses. [See Ancaeus, son of Acmon]

2 Family

Cleochus had a daughter, Aria. [Apo.3.1.2]

3 Others

3.1 Founding of Anactoria

In 1345 BC, Cleochus and Anax moved to the area near the Maeander River and founded Anactoria (later Miletus). [See Anax]

Anax is presumed to have been Cleochus' brother or cousin.

3.2 Battles with the Hittites

After the death of Anax, Cleochus ruled Anactoria. [Estimated from Cleme.Exho.3]

Hittite texts state that Uhha-Ziti allied with King Ahhiuwa of Millawanda (later Miletus). [CTH 61 II, 2B i: 23]

King Ahhiuwa is presumed to have been Anax's brother Cleochus.

In 1318 BC, Millawanda was occupied by Hittite troops, and the inhabitants, together with their cattle and sheep, were taken to Hattusa. [CTH 61 II, 2B i: 23]

Anax's son Asterius escaped to an island near Lade, which lies in front of Millawanda, where he died and was buried. [Paus.1.35.6]

Cleochus joined Uhha-Ziti in fighting the Hittites, but was taken prisoner and sent to Hattusa. [CTH 61, I. A iii: 1]

Cleochus' remains were later buried at Didymaeum near Millawanda. [Cleme.Exho.3]

Cleochus' daughter Aria fled to Crete with her son Miletus. [Inferred from Apo.3.1.2]