Erichthonius

Summary

Erichthonius is a mythological Greek character^[1]. He draws 229 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_greek_character category, ranking #143 of 1,333).^[2]

Key Facts

• Erichthonius's father was Hephaestus^[3].
• Among Erichthonius's spouses was Praxithea^[4].
• A child of Erichthonius was Pandion I^[5].
• Erichthonius held citizenship in Classical Athens^[6].
• Erichthonius held the position of King of Athens^[7].
• Erichthonius is recorded as male^[8].
• Erichthonius's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character^[9].
• Erichthonius's Commons category is recorded as Erichthonius (Athens)^[10].
• Erichthonius's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia^[11].
• Erichthonius's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa^[12].
• Erichthonius's different from is recorded as Erichthonius^[13].

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Origins and Family

Erichthonius's father was Hephaestus^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Erichthonius held the position of King of Athens^[7].

Personal Life

Among Erichthonius's spouses was Praxithea^[4]. A child of him was Pandion I^[5].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Erichthonius include 9430 Erichthonios^[14], an asteroid^[15].

Why It Matters

Erichthonius draws 229 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_greek_character category, ranking #143 of 1,333).^[2] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[16] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[17]

Entities named for him include 9430 Erichthonios^[14], an asteroid^[15].

FAQs

Who were Erichthonius's parents?

Erichthonius's father was Hephaestus^[3].

Who was Erichthonius married to?

Erichthonius's spouses include Praxithea^[4].