Pierus

king of Emathia, father of the Pierides, eponym of Pieria
Person mythological_greek_character Q21567935
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Pierus

Summary

Pierus is a mythological Greek character[1]. He draws 4 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_greek_character category, ranking #267 of 1,333).[2]

Key Facts

  • Pierus's father was Makedon[3].
  • Pierus was married to Euippe[4].
  • Among Pierus's spouses was Antiope[5].
  • Among Pierus's spouses was Methone[6].
  • A child of Pierus was Acalanthis[7].
  • A child of Pierus was Oeagrus[8].
  • A child of Pierus was Cenchris[9].
  • A child of Pierus was Chloris[10].
  • A child of Pierus was Cissa[11].
  • A child of Pierus was Colymbas[12].
  • Pierus held the position of king in Greek mythology[13].
  • Pierus is recorded as male[14].
  • Pierus's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character[15].
  • Pierus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[16].

Body

Origins and Family

Pierus's father was Makedon[3].

Career and Affiliations

Pierus held the position of king in Greek mythology[13].

Personal Life

Spouses include Euippe[4], a mythological Greek character[17]; Antiope[5], a mythological Greek character[18]; and Methone[6]. Children include Acalanthis[7], a mythological Greek character[19]; Oeagrus[8], a mythological Greek character[20]; Cenchris[9]; Chloris[10]; Cissa[11]; and Colymbas[12].

Why It Matters

Pierus draws 4 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_greek_character category, ranking #267 of 1,333).[2]

FAQs

Who were Pierus's parents?

Pierus's father was Makedon[3].

Who was Pierus married to?

Pierus's spouses include Euippe[4], Antiope[5], and Methone[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [5] . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [17] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 25d ago · JBradyK · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sandrart.net person id 5484, 3179
    Topostext person id 14233
    Sex or gender male
    Wikidata description king of Emathia, father of the Pierides, eponym of Pieria
    + 11 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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