Pholus
centaur in Greek mythology
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Pholus
Summary
Pholus is a centaur[1]. He draws 115 Wikipedia views per month (centaur category, ranking #4 of 25).[2]
Key Facts
- Pholus's father was Silenus[3].
- Pholus's mother was Melia[4].
- Pholus is recorded as male[5].
- Pholus's instance of is recorded as centaur[6].
- Pholus's Commons category is recorded as Pholus[7].
- Pholus's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[8].
- Pholus's described by source is recorded as Description of Greece[9].
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Origins and Family
Pholus's father was Silenus[3]. His mother was Melia[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Pholus include 5145 he[10], an asteroid[11] and Pholoe[12], a plateau[13], in Greece[14].
Why It Matters
Pholus draws 115 Wikipedia views per month (centaur category, ranking #4 of 25).[2] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[15] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]
Entities named for him include 5145 he[10], an asteroid[11] and Pholoe[12], a plateau[13], in Greece[14].
FAQs
Who were Pholus's parents?
Pholus's father was Silenus[3]. Pholus's mother was Melia[4].