Eteocles

American  

[ih-tee-uh-kleez] / ɪˈti əˌkliz /

noun

Classical Mythology.

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

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Eteocles British  

/ 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

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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

If Eteocles was the victor, the Argive Army would withdraw; if Eteocles was conquered, Polyneices should be king.

From Literature

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

From Literature

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

From Literature