Pirithous
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Pirithous
Summary
Pirithous is a mythological Greek character[1]. He ranks in the top 9% of mythological_greek_character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (892 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Pirithous's father was Ixion[3].
- Pirithous's father was Zeus[4].
- Pirithous's mother was Dia[5].
- Among Pirithous's spouses was Hippodamia[6].
- A child of Pirithous was Polypoetes[7].
- Pirithous held the position of king of Lapiths[8].
- Pirithous is recorded as male[9].
- Pirithous's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character[10].
- Pirithous's sexual orientation is recorded as heterosexuality[11].
- Pirithous's Commons category is recorded as Pirithous[12].
- Pirithous's worshipped by is recorded as Greek mythology[13].
- Pirithous's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[14].
- Pirithous's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15].
- Pirithous's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[16].
- Pirithous's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[17].
- Pirithous's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[18].
- Pirithous's name in native language is recorded as Πειρίθους[19].
- Pirithous's P14750 is recorded as 2EEF-AC77-7DB7-09A9-507A[20].
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Origins and Family
Fathers listed include Ixion[3], a mythological Greek character[21] and Zeus[4], a thunder deity[22]. Pirithous's mother was Dia[5].
Career and Affiliations
Pirithous held the position of king of Lapiths[8].
Personal Life
Pirithous was married to Hippodamia[6]. A child of him was Polypoetes[7].
Why It Matters
Pirithous ranks in the top 9% of mythological_greek_character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (892 views/month).[2] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Who were Pirithous's parents?
Pirithous's father was Ixion[3]. Pirithous's mother was Dia[5].
Who was Pirithous married to?
Pirithous's spouses include Hippodamia[6].