Adrastus
Publié le 22/02/2012
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Greek King of Argos; the leader of
the warriors known as the Seven Against Thebes
according to the tragedy written by the Greek poet
Aeschylus. The attack on Thebes by rebels who supported
Polynices in his attempt to force his brother,
Eteocles, off the throne of Thebes was a disaster. Of
the seven champions, only Adrastus lived, escaping
on his winged horse, Arion.
Later, Adrastus made another attempt to gain
Thebes, when the children of the Seven, called the
Epigoni, were old enough to become warriors. This
time the battle was a success, but it was a sad victory
for Adrastus because his only son, Aegialeus, was
killed in the conflict.
Liens utiles
- Epigoni (Descendants, the younger generation) Greek The sons of the Seven Against Thebes, an expedition launched by Adrastus and Polynices to capture the throne of Thebes.
- Diomedes (1) Greek Son of Tydeus and successor of Adrastus as king of Argos.