In Greek mythology, a legendary king of Athens who was half-human and half-serpent, or a figure associated with the founding of Athenian civilization.
From Ancient Greek Κέκροψ (Kecrops). The name appears in Greek mythological texts and represents early Athenian history and legend.
Cecrops is so famous that ancient Athenians named the entire south slope of the Acropolis 'Cecropia' in his honor, and centuries later scientists used his name for tropical trees as a tribute to the mythological king—showing how mythology lives on in modern science.
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