In Greek mythology, Aepytus (Ancient Greek: Αἴπυτος, romanized: Aíputos) was one of the mythical kings of Arcadia who originally ruled over Phaesana on the Alpheius.
[2] 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.
[3] He is said to have been killed during the chase on Mount Sepia by the bite of a venomous snake.
[4] His tomb there was still shown in the time of Pausanias, and he was anxious to see it, because it was mentioned by Homer.
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