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Antileon is the son of Herakles and Prokris the eldest daughter of King Thespius. Antileon is the twin brother of Hippeus.  During his stay in the court of King Thespius, Herakles impregnated 49 of 50 Thespius' daughters including Prokris who he lay with on the first night. The result of that particular encounter was Antileon along with his brother Hippeus.

Parents[]

Prokris & Herakles

Siblings[]

Hippeus (Twin Brother)

Ancient Text[]

"by Prokris he had Antileon and Hippeus (for the eldest daughter bore twins)"
-Apollodorus.Biblioteca, 2.7.8

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