Hylas
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Hylas is a figure from Greek mythology known as the beautiful youth and companion of Heracles who was abducted by water nymphs.
Statements (37)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
figure in Greek mythology
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mythological youth ⓘ |
| abductedBy |
naiads
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water nymphs ⓘ |
| abductionCause | nymphs fell in love with his beauty ⓘ |
| abductionLocation | a spring ⓘ |
| artisticTheme | subject of many paintings and sculptures ⓘ |
| associatedMotif |
beautiful youth seized by nymphs
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disappearance at a spring ⓘ search of Heracles for his lost companion ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Argonauts
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Heracles NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| category |
Characters in Greek mythology
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Companions of Heracles NERFINISHED ⓘ Mythological Greek youths ⓘ |
| companionOf |
Argonauts
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ⓘ
Heracles NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culture | Ancient Greek ⓘ |
| fate | remains with the nymphs in the spring in many versions of the myth ⓘ |
| gender | male ⓘ |
| linkedTo |
nymphs
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springs ⓘ water ⓘ |
| mentorOrGuardian | Heracles NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mythologicalTradition | Greek mythology ⓘ |
| notableFor | extraordinary beauty ⓘ |
| participatedIn | Argonautic expedition NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relationshipToHeracles |
armor-bearer
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beloved youth ⓘ squire ⓘ |
| roleInMythology | companion and beloved of Heracles ⓘ |
| sourceText |
Apollonius of Rhodes' Argonautica
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Latin poet Ovid NERFINISHED ⓘ Latin poet Propertius NERFINISHED ⓘ Theocritus' Idylls NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| symbolOf |
erotic attraction of nature spirits
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youthful beauty ⓘ |
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