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Polynices
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In Greek mythology, Polynices was the son of Oedipus and either Jocasta or Euryganeia, and the brother of Eteocles, Antigone, and Ismene. When Oedipus discovered that he had killed his father and marr
Etruscan funerary urn with the deaths of Eteocles and Polynices in polychrome terracotta, 3rd century BC from the tomb of the Cumni in Santa Mustiola.
Etruscan funerary urn with the deaths of Eteocles and Polynices in polychrome terracotta, 3rd century BC from the tomb of the Cumni in Santa Mustiola.
Eteocles and Polynices, copy of mural in François Tomb from Vulci made in 4th century BC
Eteocles and Polynices, copy of mural in François Tomb from Vulci made in 4th century BC
Antigone on the side of Polynices by Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant, 1868.
Antigone on the side of Polynices by Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant, 1868.
Seven against Thebes
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The Seven against Thebes were seven champions in Greek mythology who made war on Thebes. They were chosen by Adrastus, the king of Argos, to be the captains of an Argive army whose purpose was to rest
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…this assault, one for each of the seven gates in the walls of the city. Together, these champions, including Adrastus and Polynices, are known as the “Seven against Thebes”. The expedition soon proved to be complete disaster, as all of the Argive champions (save for Adrastus) were slain in the ensuing battle; Polynices…
Etruscan funerary urn showing the battle of Polynices and Eteocles, in the Museo archeologico e d'arte della Maremma
Etruscan funerary urn showing the battle of Polynices and Eteocles, in the Museo archeologico e d'arte della Maremma
Capaneus scales the city wall of Thebes, Campanian red-figure Neck-amphora attributed to the Caivano Painter, ca. 340 BC, J. Paul Getty Museum (92.AE.
Capaneus scales the city wall of Thebes, Campanian red-figure Neck-amphora attributed to the Caivano Painter, ca. 340 BC, J. Paul Getty Museum (92.AE.86).
Tydeus kills Ismene, Late Corinthian amphora, c. 560 BC, Louvre (E 640).
Tydeus kills Ismene, Late Corinthian amphora, c. 560 BC, Louvre (E 640).
Aeschylus, author of Seven Against Thebes. Roman copy after a Greek original of the 4th century BC
Aeschylus, author of Seven Against Thebes. Roman copy after a Greek original of the 4th century BC