< Pittheus, son of Pelops >

1 Origin

Pittheus was born in Pisa, Eleia, in 1311 BC.

Pittheus' father was Pelops, son of Tantalus. [Apo.3.15.7, Strabo.8.6.14]

Pittheus' mother was Hippodamia (or Hippodameia), daughter of Oenomaus.

2 Family

Pittheus had a daughter, Aethra. [Aten.556f, Hyginus.243]

Pittheus had a daughter, Henioche. [Plut.These.25]

3 Others

Pittheus and his brother Troezen emigrated from Pisa to the land that would later become Troezen in Argolis. [Paus.2.30.8]

After Troezen's death, Pittheus annexed Hyperea and Anthea near the present town and founded Troezen. [Paus.2.30.9]