Although Cercyon had Alope buried alive, Poseidon turned her into the spring, Alope, near Eleusis. Hippothoon was stated to be present in the missions of
Triptolemus and was mentioned along with
Eumolpus as an Eleusinian hero who was worshiped according to honorary decrees dating to the 4th century BC. He was also described as the host of Demeter, instead of
Celeus, during her wandering in search of
Persephone. According to
Pausanias, a
heroon was dedicated to him for worship by hereditarily assigned priests. ==Notes==