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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Eteocles

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

From Salon ● Feb. 25, 2024

In the fight between Polyneices, performed by flamenco dancer Salví Rosino, and Eteocles, the brothers charge at each other to the sound of an electric guitar.

From New York Times ● Nov. 2, 2014

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

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton