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

And Polyneices being gay and Eteocles being something of a philander would be of more interest in an “Oedipus” limited series.

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

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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.

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Polyneices, the one who attacked it, had the better right to it, but the younger, Eteocles, was fighting for Thebes, to save her from capture.

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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.

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