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Who were the descendants of the seven against thebes?
Epigoni
Who is magareus in antigone?
He was a son of King Creon and Queen Eurydice of Thebes. In the Seven Against Thebes, Creon was told by Tiresias that Thebes would be victorious only if Megareus was sacrificed. Megareus willingly sacrificed himself, and Thebes won against the Seven.
Did any of the Seven Against Thebes survive the battle against Eteocles?
Only Adrastus.
How many captains march against the Thebans in 'Seven Against Thebes'?
Seven is the number of captains who march against Thebes in "Seven Against Thebes" by Aeschylus (c. 525/524 B.C.E. - c. 456 B.C.E.).Specifically, the captains lead attackers from the combined forces of disgruntled Thebans and supportive Argives. They each receive an assignment to a particular gate to attack and overwhelm. The following lists the leaders in the order of the assigned gates, 1-7: Tydeus; Capaneus; Eteoclus; Hippomedon; Parthenopeus; Amphiaraus; and Polyneices, the legitimate heir to the Theban crown and throne.
Who were the sons of the seven who tried to take Thebes?
The Epigoni
Who were the descendants of the seven against thebes?
Epigoni
Who is magareus in antigone?
He was a son of King Creon and Queen Eurydice of Thebes. In the Seven Against Thebes, Creon was told by Tiresias that Thebes would be victorious only if Megareus was sacrificed. Megareus willingly sacrificed himself, and Thebes won against the Seven.
Did any of the Seven Against Thebes survive the battle against Eteocles?
Only Adrastus.
Why did Polynices die?
He was killed by Eteocles in the battle of the Seven Against Thebes.
Who were the Seven against Thebes?
Polynices, Capaneus, Hippomedon, Parthenopaeus, Tydeus, Adrastus, Amphiaraus. They were the group that Polynices assembled to attack Thebes against Eteocles's kingship.
What two brothers die in the civil war that takes place in Thebes?
Eteocles and Polynices slew each other during the battle that was known as the Seven Against Thebes.
How many captains march against the Thebans in 'Seven Against Thebes'?
Seven is the number of captains who march against Thebes in "Seven Against Thebes" by Aeschylus (c. 525/524 B.C.E. - c. 456 B.C.E.).Specifically, the captains lead attackers from the combined forces of disgruntled Thebans and supportive Argives. They each receive an assignment to a particular gate to attack and overwhelm. The following lists the leaders in the order of the assigned gates, 1-7: Tydeus; Capaneus; Eteoclus; Hippomedon; Parthenopeus; Amphiaraus; and Polyneices, the legitimate heir to the Theban crown and throne.
What did Harmonia's necklace do?
It was used by Polynices to bribe Eriphyle, the wife of Amphiaraus, to force Amphiaraus into joining the Seven Against Thebes.
Did Persephone kill anything?
Persephone, being Queen of the Underworld and the dead, did not kill - but she could send plagues as she and Hades did upon Thebes when they would not bury the dead warriors after the Seven Against Thebes war.
What has the author Harry Snijder written?
Harry Snijder has written: 'P. Papinius Statius, Thebaid' -- subject(s): Eteocles (Greek mythology), History and criticism, In literature, Latin Epic poetry, Poetry, Polyneices (Greek mythology), Seven against Thebes (Greek mythology), Seven against Thebes (Greek mythology) in literature, Sibling rivalry in literature
Who built the seven gates of Thebes?
Amphion built the seven gates of Thebes and named them after his daughters. They were dedicated to celestial bodies
Who built seven gates of Thebes?
Amphion.
