Capys

For the butterfly genus, see Capys (butterfly).

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.
• 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').

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