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Polynices.

The son of Oedipus and either Jocasta or Euryganeia, and the older brother of Eteocles.

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  1. The son of Oedipus and either Jocasta or Euryganeia, and the older brother of Eteocles.

    Greek
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Ancient Greek Πολυνείκης (Poluneíkēs)

name

  1. plural of Polynice

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