Caucon (Son of Celaenus)

Caucon, son of Celaenus and grandson of the autochthon Phlyus, from Eleusis. He was said to have brought the rites of the Great Goddesses from Eleusis to Andania in Messene. Legend had it that he appeared to Epaminondas in a dream, prophesying him success in restoration of the Messenian state;[ the Messenian allies of Epaminondas offered sacrifices to Caucon.

Pausanias, Graeciae Descriptio 4.1.5 & 4.2.6
Pausanias, Graeciae Descriptio 2.4.6–8
Pausanias, Graeciae Descriptio 4.27.6

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