Tartarus
deep abyss, place of punishment, in ancient Greek mythology
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Summary
Tartarus is a Greek primordial deity[1]. He draws 14,879 Wikipedia views per month (greek primordial deity category, ranking #5 of 13).[2]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Gaia[3]
- Child: Typhon[4], Telchines[5], Colophonus[6], Corydon[7], Echidna[8], Effra[9], Emphytus[10], Enceladus[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Instance of: mythical location[13]
- Commons category: Greek underworld[14]
- Said to be the same as: Tartarus[15], Q12960167[16], Tartaros[17]
- Worshipped by: Ancient Greek religion[18]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[21], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22], Pauly–Wissowa[23]
- Different from: RIM-24 Tartar[24]
- Sibling: Nyx[25]
- Derivative work: Tartarus[26]
- P14470: Locations/Tartarus[27]
- P14750: 5FEA-CB5E-0E74-6F85-7939[28]
Why It Matters
Tartarus has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Who was Tartarus married to?
Tartarus's spouses include Gaia[3].