Autolycus

son of Daedalion in Greek mythology
Person mythological_greek_character Q463107
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Autolycus

Summary

Autolycus is a mythological Greek character[1]. He worked as a thief[2] and warrior[3]. He ranks in the top 9% of mythological_greek_character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (257 views/month).[4]

Key Facts

  • Autolycus's father was Hermes[5].
  • Autolycus's father was Daedalion[6].
  • Autolycus's mother was Chione[7].
  • Autolycus's mother was Philonis[8].
  • Autolycus was married to Amphithea[9].
  • Among Autolycus's spouses was Mestra[10].
  • Autolycus was married to Neaera[11].
  • A child of Autolycus was Anticlea[12].
  • A child of Autolycus was Polymede[13].
  • A child of Autolycus was Aesimus[14].
  • Autolycus's professions included thief[2].
  • Autolycus worked as a warrior[3].
  • A notable student of Autolycus was Heracles[15].
  • Autolycus is recorded as male[16].
  • Autolycus's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character[17].
  • Autolycus's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 305157268[18].
  • Autolycus's GND ID is recorded as 1038836654[19].
  • Autolycus's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0lb1r[20].
  • Autolycus's worshipped by is recorded as Greek mythology[21].
  • Autolycus's Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID is recorded as 0006237[22].
  • Autolycus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[23].
  • Autolycus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Autolycus's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[25].
  • Autolycus's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26].
  • Autolycus's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Fathers listed include Hermes[5], an Olympian god[28] and Daedalion[6], a mythological Greek character[29]. Mothers listed include Chione[7], a mythological Greek character[30] and Philonis[8], a mythological Greek character[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include thief[2] and warrior[3]. A notable student of Autolycus was Heracles[15].

Personal Life

Spouses include Amphithea[9], a mythological Greek character[32]; Mestra[10], a mythological Greek character[33]; and Neaera[11], a mythological Greek character[34]. Children include Anticlea[12], a mythological Greek character[35]; Polymede[13], a mythological Greek character[36]; and Aesimus[14], a mythological Greek character[37].

Why It Matters

Autolycus ranks in the top 9% of mythological_greek_character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (257 views/month).[4] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Who were Autolycus's parents?

Autolycus's father was Hermes[5]. Autolycus's mother was Chione[7].

Who was Autolycus married to?

Autolycus's spouses include Amphithea[9], Mestra[10], and Neaera[11].

What did Autolycus do for work?

Autolycus worked as thief[2] and warrior[3].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . РСКД/Autolycus. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . РСКД/Autolycus. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [4] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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