Creon

king of Thebes in Greek mythology
Person mythological_greek_character Q732066
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Creon

Summary

Creon is a mythological Greek character[1]. He draws 339 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_greek_character category, ranking #148 of 1,333).[2]

Key Facts

  • Creon's father was Menoeceus[3].
  • Among Creon's spouses was Henioche[4].
  • Among Creon's spouses was Eurydice of Thebes[5].
  • A child of Creon was Haemon[6].
  • A child of Creon was Menoeceus[7].
  • A child of Creon was Henioche[8].
  • A child of Creon was Megara[9].
  • A child of Creon was Lycomedes[10].
  • A child of Creon was Megareus of Thebes[11].
  • Creon held the position of king of Thebe (Troade)[12].
  • Creon is recorded as male[13].
  • Creon's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character[14].
  • Creon's Commons category is recorded as Creon of Thebes[15].
  • Creon's residence is recorded as Thebes[16].
  • Creon's worshipped by is recorded as Greek mythology[17].
  • Creon's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[18].
  • Creon's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19].
  • Creon's described by source is recorded as Otto's encyclopedia[20].
  • Creon's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[21].
  • Creon's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Κρέοντας'}[22].
  • Creon's different from is recorded as Creon[23].

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Origins and Family

Creon's father was Menoeceus[3].

Career and Affiliations

Creon held the position of king of Thebe (Troade)[12].

Personal Life

Spouses include Henioche[4], a mythological Greek character[24] and Eurydice of Thebes[5], a mythological Greek character[25]. Children include Haemon[6], a mythological Greek character[26]; Menoeceus[7], a mythological Greek character[27]; Henioche[8], a mythological Greek character[28]; Megara[9], a mythological Greek character[29]; Lycomedes[10], a mythological Greek character[30]; and Megareus of Thebes[11], a mythological Greek character[31].

Why It Matters

Creon draws 339 Wikipedia views per month (mythological_greek_character category, ranking #148 of 1,333).[2] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Who were Creon's parents?

Creon's father was Menoeceus[3].

Who was Creon married to?

Creon's spouses include Henioche[4] and Eurydice of Thebes[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [5] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Q35991328. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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