Hylas

mythical character, companion of Heracles abducted by nymphs
Person mythological_greek_character Q332752
Hylas
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Hylas

Summary

Hylas is a mythological Greek character[1]. He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Hylas's father was Theiodamas[3].
  • Hylas's mother was Menodice[4].
  • Hylas is recorded as male[5].
  • Hylas's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character[6].
  • Hylas's Commons category is recorded as Hylas[7].
  • Hylas's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[8].
  • Hylas's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[9].
  • Hylas's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[10].
  • Hylas's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[11].
  • Hylas's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[12].
  • Hylas's different from is recorded as HYLAS-1[13].

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Origins and Family

Hylas's father was Theiodamas[3]. His mother was Menodice[4].

Why It Matters

Hylas has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

FAQs

Who were Hylas's parents?

Hylas's father was Theiodamas[3]. Hylas's mother was Menodice[4].

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  1. 9d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Described by source Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +2
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