Olynthus

Summary

Olynthus is a mythological Greek character^[1]. He draws 49 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_greek_character category, ranking #263 of 1,333).^[2]

Key Facts

• Olynthus's father was Heracles^[3].
• Olynthus's father was Strymon^[4].
• Olynthus's mother was Bolbe^[5].
• Olynthus's mother was Euterpe^[6].
• Olynthus's mother was Calliope^[7].
• Olynthus held citizenship in Thrace^[8].
• Olynthus is recorded as male^[9].
• Olynthus's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character^[10].
• Olynthus's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology^[11].
• Olynthus's not found in is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa^[12].

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Origins and Family

Fathers listed include Heracles^[3], a demigod of Greek mythology^[13] and Strymon^[4], a Potamoi^[14]. Mothers listed include Bolbe^[5], a naiad^[15]; Euterpe^[6], a mythological Greek character^[16]; and Calliope^[7], a mythological Greek character^[17].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Olynthus include he^[18], an archaeological site^[19], in Greece^[20].

Why It Matters

Olynthus draws 49 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_greek_character category, ranking #263 of 1,333).^[2] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[21]

Entities named for him include he^[18], an archaeological site^[19], in Greece^[20].

FAQs

Who were Olynthus's parents?

Olynthus's father was Heracles^[3]. Olynthus's mother was Bolbe^[5].