Epopeus

mythical character, king of Sicyon
Person mythological_greek_character Q1347568
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Epopeus

Summary

Epopeus is a mythological Greek character[1]. He draws 15 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_greek_character category, ranking #261 of 1,333).[2]

Key Facts

  • Epopeus is buried at Tomb of Epopeus at Sicyon[3].
  • Epopeus's father was Poseidon[4].
  • Epopeus's father was Aloeus[5].
  • Epopeus's mother was Canace[6].
  • Among Epopeus's spouses was Antiope[7].
  • A child of Epopeus was Marathon[8].
  • A child of Epopeus was Oenope[9].
  • Epopeus held the position of king of Sicyon[10].
  • Epopeus held the position of king of Corinth[11].
  • Epopeus is recorded as male[12].
  • Epopeus's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character[13].
  • Epopeus's given name is recorded as Epopeus[14].
  • Epopeus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15].
  • Epopeus's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[16].
  • Epopeus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[17].
  • Epopeus's different from is recorded as Q3730716[18].
  • Epopeus's sibling is recorded as Aloeus[19].
  • Epopeus's sibling is recorded as Triopas[20].
  • Epopeus's sibling is recorded as Nireus[21].
  • Epopeus's sibling is recorded as Hopleus[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Fathers listed include Poseidon[4], a water deity[23] and Aloeus[5], a mythological Greek character[24]. Epopeus's mother was Canace[6].

Career and Affiliations

Positions held include king of Sicyon[10] and king of Corinth[11].

Personal Life

Among Epopeus's spouses was Antiope[7]. Children include Marathon[8], a mythological Greek character[25] and Oenope[9], a mythological Greek character[26].

Death and Burial

Burial took place at Tomb of Epopeus at Sicyon[3].

Why It Matters

Epopeus draws 15 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_greek_character category, ranking #261 of 1,333).[2] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Who were Epopeus's parents?

Epopeus's father was Poseidon[4]. Epopeus's mother was Canace[6].

Who was Epopeus married to?

Epopeus's spouses include Antiope[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · JBradyK · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Place of burial Tomb of Epopeus at Sicyon
    Aliases
    Significant place Q368628
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