Eumaeus

Summary

Eumaeus is a mythological Greek character^[1]. He worked as a swineherd^[2]. He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[3]

Key Facts

• Eumaeus's father was Ctesius^[4].
• Eumaeus's professions included swineherd^[2].
• Eumaeus is recorded as male^[5].
• Eumaeus's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character^[6].
• Eumaeus's Commons category is recorded as Eumaeus (mythology)^[7].
• Eumaeus's residence is recorded as Ithaca^[8].
• Eumaeus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa^[9].
• Eumaeus's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)^[10].
• Eumaeus's described by source is recorded as Description of Greece^[11].
• Eumaeus's native label is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Εύμαιος'}^[12].

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Origins and Family

Eumaeus's father was Ctesius^[4].

Career and Affiliations

Eumaeus's professions included swineherd^[2].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Eumaeus include 12972 Eumaios^[13], an asteroid^[14].

Why It Matters

Eumaeus has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[3] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[15]

Entities named for him include 12972 Eumaios^[13], an asteroid^[14].

FAQs

Who were Eumaeus's parents?

Eumaeus's father was Ctesius^[4].

What did Eumaeus do for work?

Eumaeus worked as swineherd^[2].