Argus
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Summary
Argus is a mythological Greek character[1]. He draws 579 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_greek_character category, ranking #219 of 1,333).[2]
Key Facts
- Burial took place at Tomb of Argus son of Zeus, in Argos[3].
- Argus's father was Zeus[4].
- Argus's mother was Niobe[5].
- Argus was married to Evadne[6].
- Among Argus's spouses was Peitho[7].
- Argus was married to Ismene[8].
- A child of Argus was Criasus[9].
- A child of Argus was Ecbasus[10].
- A child of Argus was Epidaurus[11].
- A child of Argus was Peirasus[12].
- A child of Argus was Phorbas[13].
- A child of Argus was Tiryns[14].
- Argus held the position of king of Argos[15].
- Argus is recorded as male[16].
- Argus's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character[17].
- Argus's unmarried partner is recorded as Ismene[18].
- Argus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[19].
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Origins and Family
Argus's father was Zeus[4]. His mother was Niobe[5].
Career and Affiliations
Argus held the position of king of Argos[15].
Personal Life
Spouses include Evadne[6], a naiad[20]; Peitho[7], an Oceanids[21]; and Ismene[8], a mythological Greek character[22]. Children include Criasus[9], a mythological Greek character[23]; Ecbasus[10], a mythological Greek character[24]; Epidaurus[11], a mythological Greek character[25]; Peirasus[12], a mythological Greek character[26]; Phorbas[13], a mythological Greek character[27]; and Tiryns[14], a mythological Greek character[28].
Death and Burial
Burial took place at Tomb of Argus son of Zeus, in Argos[3].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Argus include Mount Argus[29], a mountain[30].
Why It Matters
Argus draws 579 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_greek_character category, ranking #219 of 1,333).[2] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Entities named for him include Mount Argus[29], a mountain[30].
FAQs
Who were Argus's parents?
Argus's father was Zeus[4]. Argus's mother was Niobe[5].
Who was Argus married to?
Argus's spouses include Evadne[6], Peitho[7], and Ismene[8].