Orthrus
mythical dog of Geryon
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Orthrus
Summary
Orthrus is a mythological dog[1]. Orthrus draws 1,768 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_dog category, ranking #3 of 16).[2]
Key Facts
- Orthrus's father was Typhon[3].
- Orthrus's mother was Echidna[4].
- A child of Orthrus was sphinx[5].
- A child of Orthrus was Nemean lion[6].
- Orthrus is recorded as male organism[7].
- Orthrus's instance of is recorded as mythological dog[8].
- Orthrus's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character[9].
- Orthrus is owned by Geryon[10].
- Orthrus's killed by is recorded as Heracles[11].
- Orthrus is part of Greek mythology[12].
- Orthrus's Commons category is recorded as Orthrus[13].
- Orthrus's unmarried partner is recorded as chimera[14].
- Orthrus's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'el', 'text': 'Όρθρος'}[15].
- Orthrus's different from is recorded as Orthos[16].
- Orthrus's sibling is recorded as Hydra[17].
- Orthrus's sibling is recorded as Cerberus[18].
- Orthrus's derivative work is recorded as Orthos[19].
Body
Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include mythological dog[8] and mythological Greek character[9].
Use and Application
Orthrus is part of Greek mythology[12].
Influence
Things named for Orthrus include 2329 Orthos[20], an asteroid[21].
Why It Matters
Orthrus draws 1,768 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_dog category, ranking #3 of 16).[2] Orthrus has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] Orthrus is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
Entities named for Orthrus include 2329 Orthos[20], an asteroid[21].
FAQs
Who were Orthrus's parents?
Orthrus's father was Typhon[3]. Orthrus's mother was Echidna[4].