Oicles

Oïcles

(Ὀϊκλης) or Oïcleus (Ὀϊκλεύς). The son of Antiphates, grandson of Melampus and father of Amphiaraüs, of Argos. He is also called a son of Amphiaraüs, or a son of Mantius, the brother of Antiphates. Oïcles accompanied Heracles on his expedition against Laomedon of Troy, and was there slain in battle. According to other traditions, he returned home from the expedition, and dwelt in Arcadia, where he was visited by his grandson Alcmaeon , and where his tomb was shown.

Oicles Oicles, son of Mantius

• Paus. 6.17.6
• father of Amphiaraus: Apollod. 1.8.2, Apollod. 1.9.17, Apollod. 3.6.1, Apollod. 3.6.3, Paus. 3.12.5, Paus. 8.2.4
• killed at Ilium: Apollod. 2.6.3
• his tomb: Paus. 8.36.6
• represented in gable of temple of Athena Alea: Paus. 8.45.7
• in Arcadia, Alcmaeon repairs to: Apollod. 3.7.5