Dictys
mythic character, fisherman and brother of King Polydectes
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Dictys
Summary
Dictys is a mythological Greek character[1]. He worked as a fisher[2]. He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[3]
Key Facts
- Dictys's father was Magnes son of Aeolus[4].
- Dictys's father was Peristhenes[5].
- Dictys's father was Poseidon[6].
- Dictys's mother was Cerebia[7].
- Dictys's mother was Agamede[8].
- Dictys's professions included fisher[2].
- Dictys is recorded as male[9].
- Dictys's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character[10].
- Dictys's Commons category is recorded as Dictys (son of Magnes)[11].
- Dictys's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[12].
- Dictys's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[13].
- Dictys's sibling is recorded as Polydectes[14].
- Dictys's P14750 is recorded as BD04-3FB4-88C8-246D-B876[15].
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Origins and Family
Fathers listed include Magnes son of Aeolus[4], a mythological Greek character[16]; Peristhenes[5]; and Poseidon[6], a water deity[17]. Mothers listed include Cerebia[7], a mythological Greek character[18] and Agamede[8], a mythological Greek character[19].
Career and Affiliations
Dictys's professions included fisher[2].
Why It Matters
Dictys has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[3] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]
FAQs
Who were Dictys's parents?
Dictys's father was Magnes son of Aeolus[4]. Dictys's mother was Cerebia[7].
What did Dictys do for work?
Dictys worked as fisher[2].