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Rhadamanthus
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thumb|315x315px|Depiction of Rhadamanthys in the Tomb of Judgement, Lefkadia, c.300–250 BC
In ancient Greek mythology, Rhadamanthus was a figure associated with justice and the afterlife who appeared in artistic depictions like the Tomb of Judgement at Lefkadia (dating to around 300–250 BC). He matters as a symbol of how the ancient Greeks conceptualized divine judgment and the fate of souls after death, as evidenced by his prominence in tomb art and religious beliefs.
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Within Vinony's link graph, Rhadamanthus is referenced by 375 other articles, and connects out to Eris, Homer and Artemis.
It is catalogued under topics including Agenorides, Children of Hephaestus and Greek judges of the dead.
Its subject is documented across 53 Wikipedia language editions.
Wikidata facts
- Gender
- male
- Spouse
- Alkmene
- Father
- Hephaestus
- Mother
- Europa
- Sibling
- Sarpedon
- Hair colour
- blond hair
- Image
- Mack, Ludwig, Die Unterwelt, mitte.jpg
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Encyclopedic overview
10 sectionsContents
- Family
- Mythology
- Legislation
- Exile from Crete
- Afterlife
- Argive Genealogy
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
thumb|315x315px|Depiction of Rhadamanthys in the Tomb of Judgement, Lefkadia, c.300–250 BC
In Greek mythology, Rhadamanthus () or Rhadamanthys () was a wise king of Crete. As the son of Zeus and Europa he was considered a demigod. He later became one of the judges of the dead and an important figure in Greek mythology.
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