Cresphontes
king of Messenia in Greek mythology
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Cresphontes
Summary
Cresphontes is a mythological Greek character[1]. He draws 42 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_greek_character category, ranking #254 of 1,333).[2]
Key Facts
- Cresphontes's father was Aristomachus[3].
- Cresphontes was married to Merope[4].
- A child of Cresphontes was Aepytus[5].
- Cresphontes held the position of king of Messenia[6].
- Cresphontes is recorded as male[7].
- Cresphontes's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character[8].
- Cresphontes's killed by is recorded as Polyphontes[9].
- Cresphontes is part of Heracleidae[10].
- Cresphontes's manner of death is recorded as homicide[11].
- Cresphontes's described by source is recorded as Q12153752[12].
- Cresphontes's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[13].
- Cresphontes's sibling is recorded as Aristodemus[14].
- Cresphontes's sibling is recorded as Temenus[15].
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Origins and Family
Cresphontes's father was Aristomachus[3].
Career and Affiliations
Cresphontes held the position of king of Messenia[6].
Personal Life
Cresphontes was married to Merope[4]. A child of him was Aepytus[5].
Why It Matters
Cresphontes draws 42 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_greek_character category, ranking #254 of 1,333).[2] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[16] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]
FAQs
Who were Cresphontes's parents?
Cresphontes's father was Aristomachus[3].
Who was Cresphontes married to?
Cresphontes's spouses include Merope[4].