Meleager
son of Oeneus in Greek mythology, king of Calydon
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Summary
Meleager is a mythological Greek character[1]. He ranks in the top 10% of mythological greek character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,717 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Father: Oeneus[3], Ares[4]
- Mother: Althaea[5]
- Spouse: Cleopatra[6]
- Child: Polydora[7], Parthenopeus[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Commons category: Meleager[10]
- Unmarried partner: Atalanta[11]
- Depicted by: Head of Meleagro[12]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[13], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[14], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[16], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[17], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[18], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[19], Pauly–Wissowa[20]
- Present in work: Argonautica[21]
- Name in native language: Μελέαγρος[22]
- Hair color: blond hair[23]
- Sibling: Antiope[24]
- Significant place: Calydon[25]
- P14536: 425970[26]
- P14750: 8478-CC0E-E28A-BD9A-1C68[27]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Meleager include he of Skopas[28], a statue[29], founded in 0200[30] and Meleagrids[31], a group of Greek mythical characters[32].
Why It Matters
Meleager has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
Entities named for him include he of Skopas[28], a statue[29], founded in 0200[30] and Meleagrids[31], a group of Greek mythical characters[32].
FAQs
Who were Meleager's parents?
Meleager's father was Oeneus[3]. Meleager's mother was Althaea[5].
Who was Meleager married to?
Meleager's spouses include Cleopatra[6].