Acastus
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Acastus
Summary
Acastus is a mythological Greek character[1]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Acastus's father was Pelias[3].
- Acastus's mother was Anaxibia[4].
- Among Acastus's spouses was Astydameia[5].
- A child of Acastus was Laodamia[6].
- A child of Acastus was Sthenele[7].
- A child of Acastus was Sterope[8].
- A child of Acastus was Actor[9].
- Acastus held the position of king of Iolcus[10].
- Acastus was a member of Argonauts[11].
- Acastus is recorded as male[12].
- Acastus's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character[13].
- Acastus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[14].
- Acastus's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology[15].
- Acastus's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[16].
- Acastus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17].
- Acastus's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology[18].
- Acastus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19].
- Acastus's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Ἄκαστος'}[20].
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Origins and Family
Acastus's father was Pelias[3]. His mother was Anaxibia[4].
Career and Affiliations
Acastus held the position of king of Iolcus[10].
Personal Life
Acastus was married to Astydameia[5]. Children include Laodamia[6], a mythological Greek character[21]; Sthenele[7], a mythological Greek character[22]; Sterope[8], a mythological Greek character[23]; and Actor[9], a mythological Greek character[24].
Why It Matters
Acastus has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Who were Acastus's parents?
Acastus's father was Pelias[3]. Acastus's mother was Anaxibia[4].
Who was Acastus married to?
Acastus's spouses include Astydameia[5].