Diomedes
hero son of Tydeus in Greek mythology, king of Argos
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Summary
Diomedes is a mythological Greek character[1]. He ranks in the top 4% of mythological greek character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,122 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Father: Tydeus[3]
- Mother: Deipyle[4]
- Spouse: Aegiale[5], Euippe[6]
- Child: Diomedes[7]
- Position held: king of Argos[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Commons category: Diomedes[10]
- Participated in conflict: Trojan War[11], war of the Epigoni[12]
- Topic's main category: Category:Diomedes[13]
- Worshipped by: Greek mythology[14]
- Depicted by: Torso of Diomedes[15]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[16], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[18], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[21], Pauly–Wissowa[22]
- Present in work: Iliad[23]
- Native label: Διομήδης[24]
- Sibling: Comaetho[25]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Diomedes include Diomedea[26], a taxon[27] and 1437 he[28], an asteroid[29].
Why It Matters
Diomedes has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
Entities named for him include Diomedea[26], a taxon[27] and 1437 he[28], an asteroid[29].
FAQs
Who were Diomedes's parents?
Diomedes's father was Tydeus[3]. Diomedes's mother was Deipyle[4].