Eteocles vs. Polynices – The Seven Against Thebes

Eteocles and Polynices were the sons of Oedipus and like their father they were cursed. In their case, they were doomed to kill each other. Eteocles and Polynices fought over their father’s throne and Polynices was eventually exiled from Thebes. He gained the support of Adrastus, the king of Argos; and a collection of un-heroic scoundrels, including  the unpredictable Tydeus and the seer Amphiaraus. Together, they led a great army against Thebes with the intent of making Polynices king.