Charybdis
figure in Greek mythology transformed in a sea monster by Zeus
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Summary
Charybdis is a Greek water deities[1]. She ranks in the top 10% of greek water deities entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,524 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Father: Poseidon[3]
- Mother: Gaia[4]
- Sex or gender: female[5]
- Instance of: sea monster[6]
- Commons category: Charybdis[7]
- Described by source: The Nuttall Encyclopædia[8], Pauly–Wissowa[9], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[10], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[11]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Charybdis include 388 she[12], an asteroid[13] and Charybdis Glacier[14], a glacier[15].
Why It Matters
Charybdis has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[16] She is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]
Entities named for her include 388 she[12], an asteroid[13] and Charybdis Glacier[14], a glacier[15].
FAQs
Who were Charybdis's parents?
Charybdis's father was Poseidon[3]. Charybdis's mother was Gaia[4].