Lynceus (son of Aegyptus)
| Lynceus | |
|---|---|
Hypermnestra watching Lynceus take her father's crown; Cupid holds up the motto "Love Conquers All." (maiolica plate, 1537, by Francesco Xanto Avelli) | |
| Predecessor | Danaus |
| Successor | Abas |
| Genealogy | |
| Parents | |
| Spouse | Hypermnestra |
| Children | Abas |
In Greek mythology, Lynceus (/ˈlɪnsiːəs, -sjuːs/; Ancient Greek: Λυγκεύς, romanized: Lynkeús, lit. 'lynx-eyed') was a prince of Egypt and king of Argos, succeeding Danaus on the throne. Through his marriage to the Danaid Hypermnestra, he began the Danaid Dynasty that led to Perseus, hero and legendary founder of Mycenae.