Eryx of Sicily

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Eryx of Sicily is a figure in Greek mythology, a son of Aphrodite known as a Sicilian king and formidable boxer who was ultimately defeated by Heracles.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf figure in Greek mythology
mythological king
associatedWith Aphrodite
Mount Eryx
Poseidon
city of Eryx
countryOfCitizenship Sicily
culture Ancient Greek religion
deathPlace Eryx
Sicily
describedIn Apollodorus, Bibliotheca
Diodorus Siculus, Library of History
linked to: Diodorus Siculus

Strabo, Geography
linked to: Strabo
ethnicGroup Elymians
linked to: Elymian
father Poseidon
gender male
hasMythType heroic opponent of Heracles
hasPart boxing ring
hasReputation arrogant challenger of travelers
invincible boxer before defeat by Heracles
killedBy Heracles
locatedInTheNarrativeOf myths of Heracles in Sicily
mannerOfDeath killed in a boxing match
mother Aphrodite
mythology Greek mythology
namedAfter Mount Eryx
narrativeRole local king defeated by a pan-Hellenic hero
notableFor challenging strangers to boxing matches
extraordinary strength
skill in boxing
occupation boxer
opponent Heracles
participantIn labors and wanderings of Heracles
positionHeld king in western Sicily
king of the Elymians
realm western Sicily
religiouslyConnectedTo cult of Aphrodite at Eryx
residence Eryx
western Sicily
sport boxing
territory land around Mount Eryx

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Children of Aphrodite hasMember Eryx of Sicily