The Probert Encyclopaedia of Greek & Roman Mythology

POLYNICES

In Greek mythology, Polynices was a son of Oedipus. He and his brother Eteocles were supposed to rule Thebes in alternate years, but Eteocles refused to relinquish the throne, and Polynices sought the help of Adrastus.
Polynices and Eteocles killed each other in single combat.
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