Geryon

Summary

Geryon is a mythological Greek character^[1]. He ranks in the top 5% of mythological_greek_character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,517 views/month).^[2]

Key Facts

• Geryon's father was Chrysaor^[3].
• Geryon's mother was Callirhoe^[4].
• A child of Geryon was Erytheia^[5].
• Geryon held the position of king in Greek mythology^[6].
• Geryon is recorded as male^[7].
• Geryon's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character^[8].
• Geryon's Commons category is recorded as Geryon^[9].
• Geryon's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia^[10].
• Geryon's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[11].
• Geryon's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa^[12].
• Geryon's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Γηρυών'}^[13].
• Geryon's owner of is recorded as Orthrus^[14].
• Geryon's owner of is recorded as cattle of Geryon^[15].

Body

Origins and Family

Geryon's father was Chrysaor^[3]. His mother was Callirhoe^[4].

Career and Affiliations

Geryon held the position of king in Greek mythology^[6].

Personal Life

A child of Geryon was Erytheia^[5].

Why It Matters

Geryon ranks in the top 5% of mythological_greek_character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,517 views/month).^[2] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[16] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[17]

FAQs

Who were Geryon's parents?

Geryon's father was Chrysaor^[3]. Geryon's mother was Callirhoe^[4].