Oebalus

Summary

Oebalus is a mythological Greek character^[1]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• Oebalus is buried at Heroon of Oibalos at Sparta^[3].
• Oebalus's father was Cynortas^[4].
• Oebalus's father was Perieres^[5].
• Oebalus's father was Argalus^[6].
• Oebalus was married to Gorgophone^[7].
• Among Oebalus's spouses was Batea^[8].
• A child of Oebalus was Icarius of Sparta^[9].
• A child of Oebalus was Tyndareus^[10].
• A child of Oebalus was Hippocoon^[11].
• A child of Oebalus was Arene^[12].
• Oebalus held the position of mythological king of Sparta^[13].
• Oebalus is recorded as male^[14].
• Oebalus's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character^[15].
• Oebalus's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon^[16].
• Oebalus's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology^[17].
• Oebalus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa^[18].
• Oebalus's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Οἴβαλος'}^[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Fathers listed include Cynortas^[4], a mythological Greek character^[20]; Perieres^[5], a mythological Greek character^[21]; and Argalus^[6], a mythological Greek character^[22].

Career and Affiliations

Oebalus held the position of mythological king of Sparta^[13].

Personal Life

Spouses include Gorgophone^[7], a mythological Greek character^[23] and Batea^[8], a naiad^[24]. Children include Icarius of Sparta^[9], a mythological Greek character^[25]; Tyndareus^[10], a mythological Greek character^[26]; Hippocoon^[11], a mythological Greek character^[27]; and Arene^[12], a mythological Greek character^[28].

Death and Burial

Oebalus is buried at Heroon of Oibalos at Sparta^[3].

Why It Matters

Oebalus has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

FAQs

Who were Oebalus's parents?

Oebalus's father was Cynortas^[4].

Who was Oebalus married to?

Oebalus's spouses include Gorgophone^[7] and Batea^[8].