Eurystheus

Summary

Eurystheus is a mythological Greek character^[1]. He ranks in the top 4% of mythological_greek_character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (792 views/month).^[2]

Key Facts

• Burial took place at Tomb of Eurystheus between Megara and Isthmia^[3].
• Eurystheus's father was Sthenelus^[4].
• Eurystheus's mother was Nicippe^[5].
• Eurystheus's mother was Antibia^[6].
• Among Eurystheus's spouses was Antimache^[7].
• Eurystheus was married to Admete^[8].
• A child of Eurystheus was Eurypylus^[9].
• A child of Eurystheus was Admete^[10].
• A child of Eurystheus was Alexander^[11].
• A child of Eurystheus was Eurybius^[12].
• Eurystheus held the position of king of Tiryns^[13].
• Eurystheus is recorded as male^[14].
• Eurystheus's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character^[15].
• Eurystheus's Commons category is recorded as Eurystheus^[16].
• Eurystheus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[17].
• Eurystheus's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia^[18].
• Eurystheus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa^[19].

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Origins and Family

Eurystheus's father was Sthenelus^[4]. Mothers listed include Nicippe^[5], a mythological Greek character^[20] and Antibia^[6].

Career and Affiliations

Eurystheus held the position of king of Tiryns^[13].

Personal Life

Spouses include Antimache^[7], a mythological Greek character^[21] and Admete^[8], a mythological Greek character^[22]. Children include Eurypylus^[9], a mythological Greek character^[23]; Admete^[10], a mythological Greek character^[24]; Alexander^[11], a mythological Greek character^[25]; and Eurybius^[12].

Death and Burial

Eurystheus is buried at Tomb of him between Megara and Isthmia^[3].

Why It Matters

Eurystheus ranks in the top 4% of mythological_greek_character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (792 views/month).^[2] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[26] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[27]

FAQs

Who were Eurystheus's parents?

Eurystheus's father was Sthenelus^[4]. Eurystheus's mother was Nicippe^[5].

Who was Eurystheus married to?

Eurystheus's spouses include Antimache^[7] and Admete^[8].