Cocalus
Also known as: Κώκαλος · Cocalos
- 1He is a figure from Greek mythology.
- 2His kingdom was located in Camicus.
- 3His existence and role are documented by the author Diodorus Siculus.
- 4He is associated with the geography of Sicily.
In Greek mythology, Cocalus is a king of Camicus in the island of Sicily, according to Greek author Diodorus Siculus.
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king who provided sanctuary to Daedalus
After fleeing Crete, Daedalus sought refuge in Sicily under the protection of King Cocalus, where he continued his engineering work.
In the accounts provided by the Greek historian Diodorus Siculus, Cocalus is identified as a king who ruled over the city of Camicus on the island of Sicily.