Autolycus

Summary

Autolycus is a mythological Greek character^[1]. He worked as a thief^[2] and warrior^[3]. He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[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 worshipped by is recorded as Greek mythology^[18].
• Autolycus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa^[19].
• Autolycus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[20].
• Autolycus's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon^[21].
• Autolycus's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia^[22].
• Autolycus's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)^[23].
• Autolycus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[24].

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Origins and Family

Fathers listed include Hermes^[5], an Olympian god^[25] and Daedalion^[6], a mythological Greek character^[26]. Mothers listed include Chione^[7], a mythological Greek character^[27] and Philonis^[8], a mythological Greek character^[28].

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^[29]; Mestra^[10], a mythological Greek character^[30]; and Neaera^[11], a mythological Greek character^[31]. Children include Anticlea^[12], a mythological Greek character^[32]; Polymede^[13], a mythological Greek character^[33]; and Aesimus^[14], a mythological Greek character^[34].

Why It Matters

Autolycus has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[4] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[35]

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].