Philippus of +Croton [17.1333,39.0833] (Perseus) Croton, son of Butacides, was among those who followed Dorieus and were slain with him. He had been betrothed to the daughter of Telys of +Sybaris [16.4833,39.75] (Perseus) Sybaris but was banished from +Croton [17.1333,39.0833] (Perseus) Croton. Cheated out of his marriage, he sailed away to Shahhat [21.866,32.833] (inhabited place), Al Jabal al Akhdar, Libya, AfricaCyrene, from where he set forth and followed Dorieus, bringing his own trireme and covering all expenses for his men. This Philippus was a victor at Olympia [21.6333,37.65] (Perseus)Olympia and the fairest Greek of his day.

For his physical beauty he received from the Egestans honors accorded to no one else. They built a hero's shrine by his grave and offer him sacrifices of propitiation.