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Adrastus (ədrăs`təs), in Greek legend, king of Argos. He organized the ill-fated Seven against Thebes Seven against Thebes, in Greek legend, seven heroes—Polynices, Adrastus, Amphiaraüs, Hippomedon, Capaneus, Tydeus, and Parthenopaeus—who made war on Eteocles, king of Thebes.
..... Click the link for more information. expedition and was the only survivor. Ten years later he successfully assisted the sons of the Seven, the Epigoni Epigoni , in Greek legend, the sons of the Seven against Thebes, who avenged the death of their fathers. Under the leadership of Adrastus and Alcmaeon, the Epigoni conquered Thebes 10 years after the Seven had fought alongside Polynices for the throne of Thebes. ..... Click the link for more information. , in their attack on Thebes. Adrastus courageous Indian prince; Rinaldo’s enemy. [Ital. Lit.: Jerusalem Delivered] See : Bravery Adrastus leader of the Seven against Thebes. [Gk. Myth.: Iliad] See : Militarism Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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