In Greek mythology, Capys was a name attributed to three individuals:
- A son of Assaracus and Aigesta or Themiste or Clytodora (daughter of Laomedon) or Hieromneme, and father of Anchises and so grandfather of Aeneas. He, or a different Capys, founded the city of Capua.[1]
- The Trojan who warned not to bring the Trojan horse into the city.
- A descendant of Aeneas and king of Alba Longa.
According to Roman sources, in the Etruscan language the word "capys" meant 'hawk' or 'falcon' (or possibly 'eagle' or 'vulture').
Family tree of the kings of Alba Longa
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