Prince
Polynices
Πολυνείκης
Overview
Son of Oedipus who leads the Seven Against Thebes against his brother Eteocles.
Generation
Heroic Age
Children
Related Myths
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Amphiaraus and Eriphyle
Exiled Theban prince who bribes Eriphyle -
Seven Against Thebes
Leader of the attacking claimants -
The Epigoni
Father whose failed claim is continued by Thersander -
Antigone
Brother whose burial is forbidden