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{{Youmay|the figure in Greek mythology|the Argolian [[Eteokles (Argolian)|farmer]]}} | {{Youmay|the figure in Greek mythology|the Argolian [[Eteokles (Argolian)|farmer]]}} | ||
[[File:ACOD Eteokles' Sarcophagus.png|thumb|250px|Eteokles' sarcophagus in the tomb]] | |||
'''Eteokles''' was a King of [[Thebes, Greece|Thebes]], the son of [[Oedipous]] and brother of [[Polynikes]] in [[Greek mythology]]. | |||
==Biography== | |||
He was renowned as the first to revere the [[Charites]], the three graces.<ref name="Burned Temple of Charites">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Boeotia|Boeotia: Burned Temple of Charites]]</ref> | |||
Following a dispute between the brothers over the rule of Thebes, Eteokles exiled Polynikes.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Eteocles}}</ref> Some time later, Polynikes returned with an [[Argos|Argive]] army, led by [[Seven Against Thebes|seven leaders]], to retake Thebes.<ref name="Tydeus' Lair">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – Argolis: Tydeus' Lair</ref> The resulting battle led to the deaths of both Eteokles and his brother.<ref name="Wiki" /> | |||
Following a | Following his death, Eteokles was buried in a [[Tomb of Eteokles]] in the [[Sacred Plains of Demeter]] in [[Attika]].<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
===Legacy | ===Legacy=== | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]], guided by the [[Isu]] [[Aletheia]], visited Eteokles' tomb which contained one of the symbols that served as a key to [[Great Seal to Atlantis]]. Aletheia's guidance allowed the [[Assassin]] [[Layla Hassan]], who relieved Kassandra's memories, to explore Eteokles' tomb in 2018 to locate the symbol.<ref name="Eteokles's Symbol">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Eteokles's Symbol]]</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Eteokles was a King of Thebes, the son of Oedipous and brother of Polynikes in Greek mythology.
Biography[edit | edit source]
He was renowned as the first to revere the Charites, the three graces.[1]
Following a dispute between the brothers over the rule of Thebes, Eteokles exiled Polynikes.[2] Some time later, Polynikes returned with an Argive army, led by seven leaders, to retake Thebes.[3] The resulting battle led to the deaths of both Eteokles and his brother.[2]
Following his death, Eteokles was buried in a Tomb of Eteokles in the Sacred Plains of Demeter in Attika.[4]
Legacy[edit | edit source]
During the Peloponnesian War, the misthios Kassandra, guided by the Isu Aletheia, visited Eteokles' tomb which contained one of the symbols that served as a key to Great Seal to Atlantis. Aletheia's guidance allowed the Assassin Layla Hassan, who relieved Kassandra's memories, to explore Eteokles' tomb in 2018 to locate the symbol.[5]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Boeotia: Burned Temple of Charites
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
Eteocles on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Argolis: Tydeus' Lair
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Eteokles's Symbol