Orneus
in Greek mythology, son of King Erechtheus and Praxithea
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Orneus
Summary
Orneus is a mythological Greek character[1]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Orneus's father was Erechtheus[3].
- Orneus's mother was Praxithea[4].
- A child of Orneus was Peteus[5].
- Orneus is recorded as male[6].
- Orneus's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character[7].
- Orneus's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[8].
- Orneus's described by source is recorded as Ausführliches Lexikon der griechischen und römischen Mythologie[9].
- Orneus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[10].
- Orneus's sibling is recorded as Creusa[11].
Body
Origins and Family
Orneus's father was Erechtheus[3]. His mother was Praxithea[4].
Personal Life
A child of Orneus was Peteus[5].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Orneus include Orneae[12], a polis[13], in Greece[14].
Why It Matters
Orneus has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Entities named for him include Orneae[12], a polis[13], in Greece[14].
FAQs
Who were Orneus's parents?
Orneus's father was Erechtheus[3]. Orneus's mother was Praxithea[4].