Epaphus

mythical character, son of Zeus and Io
Person mythological_greek_character Q675699
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Epaphus

Summary

Epaphus is a mythological Greek character[1]. He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Epaphus's father was Zeus[3].
  • Epaphus's mother was Io[4].
  • Among Epaphus's spouses was Memphis[5].
  • A child of Epaphus was Libya[6].
  • A child of Epaphus was Lysianassa[7].
  • A child of Epaphus was Thebe[8].
  • A child of Epaphus was Dorus[9].
  • Epaphus held the position of mythological king of Egypt[10].
  • Epaphus is recorded as male[11].
  • Epaphus's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character[12].
  • Epaphus's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology[13].
  • Epaphus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[14].
  • Epaphus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[15].
  • Epaphus's described by source is recorded as Description of Greece[16].
  • Epaphus dates from the Ancient Egypt[17].

Body

Origins and Family

Epaphus's father was Zeus[3]. His mother was Io[4].

Career and Affiliations

Epaphus held the position of mythological king of Egypt[10].

Personal Life

Among Epaphus's spouses was Memphis[5]. Children include Libya[6], a mythological Greek character[18]; Lysianassa[7], a mythological Greek character[19]; Thebe[8], a set of mythological Greek characters[20]; and Dorus[9].

Why It Matters

Epaphus has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Who were Epaphus's parents?

Epaphus's father was Zeus[3]. Epaphus's mother was Io[4].

Who was Epaphus married to?

Epaphus's spouses include Memphis[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [5] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Trivialist · 2026-08-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Position held mythological king of Egypt
    Child Libya, Lysianassa, Thebe +1
    Described by source 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Pauly–Wissowa +1
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