Son of
Zeus (
Jupiter)
+ (in the form of a
bull) and
Europa,
Rhadamanthus (
Rhadamanthys) had two brothers,
Minos and
Sarpedon. Ruler of
Crete,
Rhadamanthus was known for his
honesty,
piety and
wisdom.
Rhadamanthus fled Crete for Boeotia and married Alcmene, Heracles' (Hercules') mother and widow to Amphitryon. After his death Rhadamanthus was made one of the three Judges of Hades, alongside his brother Minos and half-brother Aeacus.
+ Latin names are given in
parentheses.