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They're the brothers of Antigone and Ismene who fought against each other in war and ended up killing each other.
They both took turns ruling a country, when it was the turn of Polynices, Eteocles wouldn't give him the throne because he thought that he was doing an excellent job at ruling, and didn't need to give it up. Polynices gets mad and puts together an army of other nations to go to war against Thebes (the country they both ruled).
They both end up killing each other in battle.
That is why King Creon outcasts Polynices and doesn't want him to be buried; he says he's an enemy of Thebes for gathering other nations against his own people.
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Who is eteocles in antigone?
eteocles is the brother of polyneices , antigone and ismene he fought his brother to be the king and the both killed
How is Creon treating the body of Eteocles and why?
Creon is treating Eteocles body badly and does not want Antigone to bury him.No!Eteocles is the loyal prince in the eyes of Creon and so is honorably buried.His brother Polyneices is the one treated badly.
Who wins the battle between Eteocles and Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
There is no victor in the battle between Eteocles and Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, twin brothers Eteocles and Polyneices kill each other in the final battle of the civil war over the Theban royal succession. Neither one prevails. But Eteocles' forces triumph over those of Polyneices and his Argive supporters. So Eteocles' usurping line wins ... for the time being.
Is it true or false that Eteocles was left unburied because he led a foreign army against his people?
False. It was Eteocles' brother, Polyneices, that was supposed to be left unburied.
How does Eteocles and Polyneices die?
They kill each other.
When was Dioptis eteocles created?
Dioptis eteocles was created in 1885.
Is Eteocles older than Polyneices?
No, Eteocles was the younger brother of Polyneices.
Did Eteocles die?
Eteocles and his brother, Polyneices killed each other.
How did Eteocles die?
Eteocles and his brother, Polyneices killed each other.
Did Eteocles have kids and what were name and what was his wifes name?
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eteocles
Who is eteocles in antigone?
eteocles is the brother of polyneices , antigone and ismene he fought his brother to be the king and the both killed
Who are Eteocles and Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
Twin brothers and heirs to the Theban throne is what Eteocles and Polyneices are in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Eteocles and Polyneices are the eldest sons of disgraced Theban monarchs Oedipus and Jocasta. But their parents' humiliation do not prevent Eteocles and Polyneices from inheriting the crown and throne of Thebes. The problem is that Eteocles does not like to share and refuses to hand over royal powers when his year of rule is up.
Who are the brothers of antigone?
Eteocles and Polynices.
How does Polyneices die?
He is killed by Eteocles.
What did eteocles and polyneices do?
Eteocles and Polyneices were brothers in the story Antigone. In the book they fought for the throne of Thebes and both were killed during the fighting.
How is Creon treating the body of Eteocles and why?
Creon is treating Eteocles body badly and does not want Antigone to bury him.No!Eteocles is the loyal prince in the eyes of Creon and so is honorably buried.His brother Polyneices is the one treated badly.
Who wins the battle between Eteocles and Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
There is no victor in the battle between Eteocles and Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, twin brothers Eteocles and Polyneices kill each other in the final battle of the civil war over the Theban royal succession. Neither one prevails. But Eteocles' forces triumph over those of Polyneices and his Argive supporters. So Eteocles' usurping line wins ... for the time being.
