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Adrastus

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Adrastus , in Greek legend, king of Argos. He organized the ill-fated Seven against Thebes expedition and was the only survivor. Ten years later he successfully assisted the sons of the Seven, the Epigoni , in their attack on Thebes. Author not available, ADRASTUS. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more

Seven against Thebes
...Greek legend, seven heroes—Polynices, Adrastus, Amphiaraüs, Hippomedon, Capaneus, Tydeus...relinquish the throne, Polynices, assisted by Adrastus, king of Argos, organized the expedition...against Thebes. All were killed except Adrastus. When Creon, Eteocles' uncle and successor... Read more

Eriphyle
, in Greek legend, wife of Amphiaraüs and sister of Adrastus. She forced her husband into the battle of the Seven against Thebes when Polynices bribed her with the magic necklace of Harmonia... Read more

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