< Copaeus, son of Plataeus >

1 Origin

Copaeus was born in Onchestus, Boeotia, in 1280 BC.

Copaeus' father was Plataeus, son of Hippomenes (or Onchestus). [StephByz.K401.12]

2 Others

In 1256 BC, Copaeus migrated from Onchestus to the north shore of Lake Copais and founded Copae. [Estimated from StephByz.K401.12]

The defeat of Orchomenus in a battle with Thebes was the reason for Copaeus' migration. [Apo.2.4.11, Diod.4.10.5, Strabo.9.2.40]