Amphilochus

mythical son of Amphiaraus
Person mythological_greek_character Q474888
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Amphilochus

Summary

Amphilochus is a mythological Greek character[1]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Amphilochus is buried at Heroon of Amphilochus at Sparta[3].
  • Amphilochus's father was Amphiaraus[4].
  • Amphilochus's mother was Eriphyle[5].
  • Amphilochus held the position of king of Argos[6].
  • Amphilochus is recorded as male[7].
  • Amphilochus's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character[8].
  • Amphilochus was part of the conflict war of the Epigoni[9].
  • Amphilochus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[10].
  • Amphilochus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[11].
  • Amphilochus's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[12].
  • Amphilochus's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology[13].
  • Amphilochus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[14].
  • Amphilochus's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[15].
  • Amphilochus's sibling is recorded as Alcmaeon[16].

Body

Origins and Family

Amphilochus's father was Amphiaraus[4]. His mother was Eriphyle[5].

Career and Affiliations

Amphilochus held the position of king of Argos[6].

Death and Burial

Burial took place at Heroon of Amphilochus at Sparta[3].

Why It Matters

Amphilochus has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

FAQs

Who were Amphilochus's parents?

Amphilochus's father was Amphiaraus[4]. Amphilochus's mother was Eriphyle[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [7] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . EB-11 / Amphilochus. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . EB-11 / Amphilochus. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] . wikidata.org.
  6. [3] . Description of Greece. 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.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 16d ago · Trivialist · 2026-08-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Position held king of Argos
    Described by source Pauly–Wissowa, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon +3
    Place of burial Heroon of Amphilochus at Sparta
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