The Meridian Handbook of Classical MythologyThe ultimate single-volume reference guide to Greek and Roman mythology An ideal resource for students, teachers, librarians, writers, and readers of great literature, the Meridian Handbookhas set the standard for over three decades as the classic guide to the myths of Greece and Rome. From Athena to Zeus, Abantes to Zninthe, the epic heroes and gods who inhabit the pantheon of great literature are covered in fascinating detail. Complete stories and short identifications of characters, events, place names, and constellations are included. For a fuller perspective of the mythological realm, there are maps of the classical world and genealogical charts of the great royal lines. Comprehensive and accessible, the Meridian Handbook is an indispensable aid to understanding and enjoying mythology. |
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Page 54
Antigone's brothers , Eteocles and Polyneices , killed each other in the war of the SEVEN AGAINST THEBES , in which the banished Polyneices tried to regain his right to the throne . Creon decreed , perhaps on Eteocles ' dying orders ...
Antigone's brothers , Eteocles and Polyneices , killed each other in the war of the SEVEN AGAINST THEBES , in which the banished Polyneices tried to regain his right to the throne . Creon decreed , perhaps on Eteocles ' dying orders ...
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Eteocles was succeeded on the throne by his son Laodamas , or by Creon , who was perhaps acting as regent for the boy . Eteocles is a leading character in Aeschylus ' Seven Against Thebes and Euripides ' Phoenician Women .
Eteocles was succeeded on the throne by his son Laodamas , or by Creon , who was perhaps acting as regent for the boy . Eteocles is a leading character in Aeschylus ' Seven Against Thebes and Euripides ' Phoenician Women .
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Eteocles , however , was not intimidated , and ordered a company of fifty men under Maeon and Polyphontes to ambush the boastful Tydeus . Tydeus killed them all , except for Maeon , whom he sent back to Thebes with the tale .
Eteocles , however , was not intimidated , and ordered a company of fifty men under Maeon and Polyphontes to ambush the boastful Tydeus . Tydeus killed them all , except for Maeon , whom he sent back to Thebes with the tale .
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| Title | The Meridian Handbook of Classical Mythology A Meridian book |
| Author | Edward Tripp |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | New American Library, 1974 |
| Original from | Pennsylvania State University |
| Digitized | 30 Jun 2011 |
| ISBN | 0452009278, 9780452009271 |
| Length | 631 pages |
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