Euhemerus
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Euhemerus
Summary
Euhemerus is a human[1]. Born in Messana[2], he… he was born on 400 BC[3]. He passed away in Alexandria[4]. He died on 300 BC[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], historian[9], and mythographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (151 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Euhemerus's place of birth was Messana[2].
- Born in Tegea[12], Euhemerus…
- Born in Akragas[13], Euhemerus…
- Euhemerus's place of birth was Kos[14].
- Euhemerus died in Alexandria[4].
- Euhemerus was born on 400 BC[3].
- Euhemerus died on 300 BC[5].
- Euhemerus worked as an anthropologist[6].
- Euhemerus worked as a writer[7].
- Euhemerus worked as a philosopher[8].
- Euhemerus's professions included historian[9].
- Euhemerus's professions included mythographer[10].
- Euhemerus's field of work was philosophy[15].
- Euhemerus's religion is recorded as atheism[16].
- Euhemerus is recorded as male[17].
- Euhemerus's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- Euhemerus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19].
- Euhemerus's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[20].
- Euhemerus's described by source is recorded as Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
- Euhemerus's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[22].
- Euhemerus's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
- Euhemerus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
- Euhemerus's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1950–1958)[25].
- Euhemerus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[26].
- Euhemerus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Messana[2], a polis[28], in Ancient Rome[29]; Tegea[12], an archaeological site[30], in Greece[31]; Akragas[13], an ancient city[32], in Italy[33], founded in -0581[34]; and Kos[14], an island[35], in Greece[36]. Euhemerus was born on 400 BC[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], historian[9], and mythographer[10]. Euhemerus's field of work was philosophy[15].
Personal Life
Euhemerus's religion is recorded as atheism[16].
Death and Burial
Euhemerus died on 300 BC[5]. He died in Alexandria[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Euhemerus include euhemerism[37], a philosophical theory[38].
Why It Matters
Euhemerus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (151 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Entities named for him include euhemerism[37], a philosophical theory[38].
FAQs
Where was Euhemerus born?
Euhemerus was born in Messana[2].
Where did Euhemerus die?
Euhemerus passed away in Alexandria[4].
What did Euhemerus do for work?
Euhemerus worked as anthropologist[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], historian[9], and mythographer[10].