Philemon facts for kids

Philemon is a name that can mean different things! It's been used for people, characters in stories, and even a type of bird. Let's explore some of the most interesting uses of the name Philemon.

In the Bible

• Epistle to Philemon: This is a short book in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It's a letter written by Saint Paul to a man named Philemon.
• Philemon (biblical figure): This is the person who received Saint Paul's letter. He was an early Christian who lived in the city of Colossae.

Arts and Entertainment

• Philémon (comics): This is a fun Franco-Belgian comic book series created by Fred. It follows the adventures of a character named Philémon.
• Philemon (musical): This was a musical show that first opened in 1975. It was created by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt.
• Philemon Arthur and the Dung: This is a music group from Sweden. The real names of the two people in the group are not known.
• Philemon (Persona character): Philemon is a mysterious character in the Persona video game series. He often appears to guide the main characters.

People Named Philemon

• Helen Philemon: Born in 1980, Helen Philemon is an athlete from Papua New Guinea. She competes in track and field events.
• Philemon (poet): This was an ancient Athenian poet and playwright. He lived a very long time ago and wrote plays for the theater.
• Philemon (geographer): This was an ancient Greek geographer. He lived in the 1st century AD and studied the Earth's features.

Other Meanings of Philemon

• Baucis and Philemon: These are two characters from ancient Greek mythology. They were an old couple who showed great kindness to the gods. Their story is found in the Metamorphoses by Ovid.
• Philemon (spirit guide): In The Red Book by Carl Jung, Philemon is a wise spirit guide. Carl Jung was a famous psychologist.
• Philemon Foundation: This is a group that works to publish all the writings of Carl Gustav Jung. They help share his important ideas with the world.
• Philemon Ministries: This is a charity in Kenya that helps people in prison. It was started by Kelvin Mwikya.
• Philemon (bird): This is a group, or genus, of birds. These birds are part of the honeyeater family, known as Meliphagidae.

See also

• In Spanish: Filemón para niños
• Filemón Pi: This is a popular Spanish comic book character.
• The Adventures of Filemon the Cat: This is a Polish animated cartoon. Filemon the Cat is the main character.