Lycus (/ˈlaɪkəs/; Ancient Greek: Λύκος Lúkos, "wolf") is the name of multiple people in Greek mythology: Lycus, one of the Telchines who fought under Dionysus in his Indian campaign.

Who is Lycus in Greek mythology?

In Greek mythology, Lycus or Lykos (/ˈlaɪkəs/ or /lʌɪkəs/; Ancient Greek: Λύκος, romanized: Lúkos, lit. 'wolf') was a ruler of the ancient city of Ancient Thebes (Boeotia). His rule was preceded by the regency of Nycteus and in turn, Lycus was succeeded by the twins Amphion and Zethus.

Who killed Lycus?

association with Antiope

On the way back from Sicyon, or after escaping from prison, Antiope bore Amphion and Zethus, who were brought up by herdsmen. Later she joined them; they recognized her, and they deposed Lycus and killed his wife, Dirce. According to one story, because of…