Aepytus (son of Elatus)

In Greek mythology, Aepytus (Αἴπυτος) was one of the mythical kings of Arcadia who originally ruled over Phaesana on the Alpheius.

Family
Aepytus was the son of King Elatus. He was the father of Tlesenor and Peirithous.

Mythology
When Cleitor, the son of Azan, died without leaving any issue, Aepytus succeeded him and became king of the Arcadians, a part of whose country was called after him Aepytis. He is said to have been killed during the chase on Mount Sepia by the bite of a venomous snake. His tomb there was still shown in the time of Pausanias, and he was anxious to see it, because it was mentioned by Homer.