Briseis
daughter of Briseus in Greek mythology
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Summary
Briseis is a mythological Greek character[1]. She ranks in the top 4% of mythological greek character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,198 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Father: Briseus[3]
- Spouse: Mynes[4]
- Child: Halaesus[5]
- Sex or gender: female[6]
- Commons category: Briseis[7]
- Unmarried partner: Achilles[8]
- Described by source: The Nuttall Encyclopædia[9], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[10], Pauly–Wissowa[11]
- Present in work: Iliad[12]
- Name in native language: Βρισηίδα[13]
- P14536: 406836[14]
- P14750: B32D-8452-E0CA-66E4-A559[15]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Briseis include 655 Briseïs[16], an asteroid[17].
Why It Matters
Briseis has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] She is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
Entities named for her include 655 Briseïs[16], an asteroid[17].
FAQs
Who were Briseis's parents?
Briseis's father was Briseus[3].
Who was Briseis married to?
Briseis's spouses include Mynes[4].