Alcathous

Summary

Alcathous is a mythological Greek character^[1]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• Alcathous is buried at hero shrine of Alkathoos in Megara^[3].
• Alcathous's father was Pelops^[4].
• Alcathous's mother was Hippodamia^[5].
• Among Alcathous's spouses was Evaechme^[6].
• Alcathous was married to Pyrgo^[7].
• A child of Alcathous was Eeriboea^[8].
• A child of Alcathous was Automedusa^[9].
• A child of Alcathous was Ischepolis^[10].
• A child of Alcathous was Callipolis^[11].
• A child of Alcathous was Iphinoe^[12].
• Alcathous held the position of king of Megara^[13].
• Alcathous is recorded as male^[14].
• Alcathous's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character^[15].
• Alcathous's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology^[16].
• Alcathous's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa^[17].

Body

Origins and Family

Alcathous's father was Pelops^[4]. His mother was Hippodamia^[5].

Career and Affiliations

Alcathous held the position of king of Megara^[13].

Personal Life

Spouses include Evaechme^[6] and Pyrgo^[7], a mythological Greek character^[18]. Children include Eeriboea^[8], a mythological Greek character^[19]; Automedusa^[9], a mythological Greek character^[20]; Ischepolis^[10], a mythological Greek character^[21]; Callipolis^[11], a mythological Greek character^[22]; and Iphinoe^[12].

Death and Burial

Alcathous is buried at hero shrine of Alkathoos in Megara^[3].

Why It Matters

Alcathous has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[23]

FAQs

Who were Alcathous's parents?

Alcathous's father was Pelops^[4]. Alcathous's mother was Hippodamia^[5].

Who was Alcathous married to?

Alcathous's spouses include Evaechme^[6] and Pyrgo^[7].