Coenus of Macedon
A mythical Macedonian king of the Argead dynasty who ruled in the 8th century BC.
Cenus, the Mythical Macedonian Monarch
Cenus, a legendary figure, is said to have been a Macedonian king from the Argead dynasty during the 8th century BC.
Eusebius' Records
According to Eusebius of Caesarea, Cenus was the son of Caranus, the founder of the Macedonian kingdom. Eusebius claims that Cenus ruled for 28 years.
Historical Evidence
However, there is little historical evidence to support Cenus' existence. It is widely believed that he was not a historical figure but rather a genealogical interpolation into the Argead lineage that occurred no earlier than the 4th century BC.
Literary Mentions
The Greek writer Satyrus, who lived in the 3rd century BC, mentions Cenus as the successor to Caranus. However, this mention is based on unreliable sources and does not provide concrete evidence of Cenus' historicity.
