Hecatoncheires
ancient Greek mythological giants with 50 heads and 100 arms
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Summary
Hecatoncheires is a group of Greek mythical characters[1]. Hecatoncheires draws 7,509 Wikipedia views per month (group of greek mythical characters category, ranking #10 of 80).[2]
Key Facts
- Father: Uranus[3]
- Mother: Gaia[4]
- Subclass of: Giants[5]
- Commons category: Hecatonchires[6]
- Has part(s): Briareus[7], Gyges[8], Cottus[9]
- Topic's main category: Category:Hecatonchires[10]
- Worshipped by: Ancient Greek religion[11]
- Described by source: Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[12], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[13], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[14], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[15], New International Encyclopedia[16]
- Has characteristic: multiple arms[17]
- Native label: Εκατόγχειρες[18]
Why It Matters
Hecatoncheires has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] Hecatoncheires is known by 81 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]
FAQs
Who were Hecatoncheires's parents?
Hecatoncheires's father was Uranus[3]. Hecatoncheires's mother was Gaia[4].