Hippocoon
In
Greek mythology,
Hippocoon was a son of King
Oebalus and Queen
Gorgophone of
Sparta. When their father died, Hippocoon's brother,
Tyndareus, became king. Hippocoon overthrew him and took the throne, only to be killed by
Heracles, who also killed his son,
Lycon and reinstated Tyndareus.