Aegisthus
son of Thyestes in Greek mythology
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Aegisthus
Summary
Aegisthus is a mythological Greek character[1]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Aegisthus's father was Thyestes[3].
- Aegisthus's mother was Pelopeia[4].
- A child of Aegisthus was Aletes[5].
- A child of Aegisthus was Erigone[6].
- A child of Aegisthus was Helena[7].
- Aegisthus held the position of king of Mycenae[8].
- Aegisthus is recorded as male[9].
- Aegisthus's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character[10].
- Aegisthus's Commons category is recorded as Aegisthus[11].
- Aegisthus's unmarried partner is recorded as Clytemnestra[12].
- Aegisthus's depicted by is recorded as Atreus murdered by Aegisthus, apulian amphora[13].
- Aegisthus's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[14].
- Aegisthus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15].
- Aegisthus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[16].
- Aegisthus's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[17].
- Aegisthus's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[18].
- Aegisthus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19].
- Aegisthus's described by source is recorded as Desktop Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
- Aegisthus's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[21].
- Aegisthus's present in work is recorded as The Libation Bearers[22].
- Aegisthus's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Αἴγισθος'}[23].
Body
Origins and Family
Aegisthus's father was Thyestes[3]. His mother was Pelopeia[4].
Career and Affiliations
Aegisthus held the position of king of Mycenae[8].
Personal Life
Children include Aletes[5], a mythological Greek character[24]; Erigone[6], a mythological Greek character[25]; and Helena[7].
Why It Matters
Aegisthus has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Who were Aegisthus's parents?
Aegisthus's father was Thyestes[3]. Aegisthus's mother was Pelopeia[4].