Cocalus
Cōcălus, i, m.,
- a mythic king in Sicily, who gave protection to Daedalus when he fled from the persecution of Minos, Ov. M. 8, 261, Just. 4, 2, 2.—Hence,
- II Cōcălĭdes, um, f., the daughters of Cocalus, Sil. 14, 42.
Cōcalus, ī, m. (Κώκαλος), König auf Sizilien, der Dädalus aufnahm, den mit einem Heere nachfolgenden Minos aber tötete od. durch seine Töchter im Bade umbringen ließ, Ov. met. 8, 261; vgl. Hyg. fab. 44. – Dav. Cōcalides, um, f., die Kokaliden, = Töchter des Kokalus, Sil. 14, 42.
Cōcălus, ī, m. , roi de Sicile : Ov. M. 8, 261 || -ălĭdes, um, f. , les filles de Cocalus : Sil. 14, 42.
Cocălus
(Κώκαλος). A mythical king of Sicily, who kindly received Daedalus (q.v.) on his flight from Crete, and with the assistance of his daughters put Minos to death, when the latter came in pursuit of Daedalus.
Cocalus
Cocalus, king of Inycus in Sicily
- Paus. 4.4.6
- at Camicus in Sicily, conceals Daedalus: Apollod. E.1.13
- receives Daedalus: Paus. 1.21.4, Paus. 7.4.6
- promises to surrender him to Minos: Apollod. E.1.13
- the daughters of Cocalus kill Minos: Paus. 7.4.6, Apollod. E.1.15