Amycus
in Greek mythology, the king of the Bebryces, a mythical people in Bithynia
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Amycus
Summary
Amycus is a mythological Greek character[1]. He worked as a king[2] and pugilist[3]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[4]
Key Facts
- Amycus's father was Poseidon[5].
- Amycus's mother was Bithynis[6].
- A child of Amycus was Butes[7].
- Amycus worked as a king[2].
- Amycus's professions included pugilist[3].
- Amycus is recorded as male[8].
- Amycus's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character[9].
- Amycus's Commons category is recorded as Amykos[10].
- Amycus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[11].
- Amycus's described by source is recorded as Enciclopedia dell’Arte Antica, Classica e Orientale[12].
- Amycus's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[13].
- Amycus's sibling is recorded as Mygdon of Bebryces[14].
Body
Origins and Family
Amycus's father was Poseidon[5]. His mother was Bithynis[6].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include king[2] and pugilist[3].
Personal Life
A child of Amycus was Butes[7].
Why It Matters
Amycus has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[4]
FAQs
Who were Amycus's parents?
Amycus's father was Poseidon[5]. Amycus's mother was Bithynis[6].