Eteoclus

Eteoclus

(Ἐτέοκλος) a son of Iphis, was, according to some traditions, one of the seven heroes who went with Adrastus against Thebes. He had to make the attack upon the Neitian gate, where he was opposed by Megarcus. (Aeschyl. Sept. c. Theb. 444, &c.; Apollod. 3.6.3.) He is said to have won a prize in the foot-race at the Nemean games, and to have been killed by Leades. (Apollod. 3.6. §§ 4, 8.) His statue stood at Delphi, among those of the other Argive heroes. (Paus. 10.10.2; Eustath. ad Hom. p. 1042.) [L.S]

Eteŏclus

(Ἐτέοκλος). One of the seven chiefs of the army of Adrastus, in his expedition against Thebes. He was killed by Megareus, the son of Creon , under the walls of Thebes (Apollod.iii. 6). See Seven against Thebes.

Eteoclus Eteoclus, son of Iphis

• one of the Seven against Thebes: Apollod. 3.6.3
• his statue at Delphi: Paus. 10.10.3
• one of the victors in the Nemean games: Apollod. 3.6.4
• slain by Leades: Apollod. 3.6.8