Pentheus

mythical king of Thebes, son of Echion and Agave
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Pentheus

Summary

Pentheus is a mythological Greek character[1]. He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Pentheus's father was Echion[3].
  • Pentheus's mother was Agave[4].
  • A child of Pentheus was Oclasus[5].
  • Pentheus held the position of king of Thebe (Troade)[6].
  • Pentheus is recorded as male[7].
  • Pentheus's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character[8].
  • Pentheus's Commons category is recorded as Pentheus[9].
  • Pentheus's described by source is recorded as Otto's encyclopedia[10].
  • Pentheus's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[11].
  • Pentheus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[12].
  • Pentheus's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[13].
  • Pentheus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[14].
  • Pentheus's present in work is recorded as The Bacchae[15].

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Origins and Family

Pentheus's father was Echion[3]. His mother was Agave[4].

Career and Affiliations

Pentheus held the position of king of Thebe (Troade)[6].

Personal Life

A child of Pentheus was Oclasus[5].

Why It Matters

Pentheus has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]

FAQs

Who were Pentheus's parents?

Pentheus's father was Echion[3]. Pentheus's mother was Agave[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [7] . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] . Q45262351. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Q45262351. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Otto's encyclopedia, Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +2
    Sex or gender male
    Position held king of Thebe (Troade)
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