Prokris the eldest daughter of King Thespius
Prokris (Greek: Πρόκριδος) was the eldest daughter of Thespius King of Thespiae, Boeotia. When Heracles came to stay in Thespiae, Thespius told Heracles "you may have my eldest daughter Prokris as your bedfellow." Though in actuality Heracles only slept for her for one night. By Heracles she would bear the twins Antileon and Hippeus.
Parents[]
King Thespius (Father) & Queen Megamede (Mother)
Spouse & Consort[]
Herakles (a lover for one night)
Children[]
Ancient Text[]
by Prokris he had Antileon and Hippeus (for the eldest daughter bore twins) - Apollod. Bibliotheca 2.7.8
Gallery[]
The Thespides
The Daughters of Thespius
The Thespides
Night of the Thespiades