Amphitryon
figure in Greek mythology, husband of Alcmene
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Summary
Amphitryon is a mythological Greek character[1]. He ranks in the top 8% of mythological greek character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,952 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Father: Alcaeus[3], Alceus[4]
- Spouse: Alkmene[5]
- Child: Iphicles[6], Laonome[7], Heracles[8]
- Position held: king of Mycenae[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Commons category: Amphitryon[11]
- Residence: Thebes[12]
- Worshipped by: Greek mythology[13]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[14], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15], Encyclopedic Lexicon[16], Pauly–Wissowa[17], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[18], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[21]
- Native label: Αμφιτρύωνας[22]
- Different from: Q522562[23]
- Sibling: Perimede[24]
- Derivative work: Amphytryon[25]
- Documentation files at: SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[26]
- P14536: 410021[27]
- P14750: FF79-314C-8809-4370-57D2[28]
Why It Matters
Amphitryon has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Who were Amphitryon's parents?
Amphitryon's father was Alcaeus[3].
Who was Amphitryon married to?
Amphitryon's spouses include Alkmene[5].