Eteocles

[ih-tee-uh-kleez]

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a son of Oedipus and the brother of Polynices, by whom he was slain.

Eteocles

/ ˈɛtɪə-, ɪˈtiːəˌkliːz /

noun

1. Greek myth a son of Oedipus and Jocasta. He expelled his brother Polynices from Thebes; they killed each other in single combat when Polynices returned as leader of the Seven against Thebes

Example Sentences

One of those brothers lies in state: Eteocles, the original claimant to the throne.

From Salon

There was Eteocles, a son of Oedipus in Greek mythology, who remained on the throne of Thebes, reneging on his promise to share it with his twin brother, leading to a battle in which they killed each other.

From New York Times

He had two sons, Polyneices and Eteocles, and two daughters, Antigone and Ismene.

From Literature

Eteocles should be honored with every rite that the noblest received at death, but Polyneices should be left for beasts and birds to tear and devour.

From Literature

Eteocles succeeded although he was the younger, and he expelled his brother from Thebes.

From Literature