Cephalus

son of Hermes and Herse in Greek mythology
Person mythological_greek_character Q3010239
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Cephalus

Summary

Cephalus is a mythological Greek character[1]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[2]

Key Facts

  • Cephalus's father was Hermes[3].
  • Cephalus's mother was Herse[4].
  • A child of Cephalus was Phosphorus[5].
  • A child of Cephalus was Phaethon[6].
  • A child of Cephalus was Aoos[7].
  • A child of Cephalus was Phaethon[8].
  • Cephalus is recorded as male[9].
  • Cephalus's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character[10].
  • Cephalus's unmarried partner is recorded as Hemera[11].
  • Cephalus's said to be the same as is recorded as Cephalus[12].
  • Cephalus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[13].

Body

Origins and Family

Cephalus's father was Hermes[3]. His mother was Herse[4].

Personal Life

Children include Phosphorus[5], a personification[14]; Phaethon[6], a mythological Greek character[15]; and Aoos[7], a mythological Greek character[16].

Why It Matters

Cephalus is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[2]

FAQs

Who were Cephalus's parents?

Cephalus's father was Hermes[3]. Cephalus's mother was Herse[4].

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  1. 4w ago · Trivialist · 2026-08-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Unmarried partner Hemera
    Sex or gender male
    Child Phosphorus, Phaethon, Aoos +1
    Described by source Pauly–Wissowa
    + 8 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14750]]: 05B6-0110-D421-3D1D-D41F, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/265669|batch #265669]]"
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