Tydeus

Greek mythology

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Tydeus was a prominent figure in Greek mythology, known for his participation in the ill-fated expedition of the Seven Against Thebes. He was the son of the exiled king Oeneus of Calydon and married Deipyle, daughter of King Adrastus of Argos.1

Tydeus was one of the seven champions who attacked the city of Thebes. Each of the seven warriors was assigned to one of the city's seven gates. During the assault, Tydeus and the other six champions were killed, either in battle or by divine intervention. His son, Diomedes, became a renowned hero in his own right, notably participating in the Trojan War.2

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Oeneus
Their son, Tydeus, was exiled for murder, and Oeneus was deposed. Tydeus died on the expedition of the Seven Against Thebes, but his son Diomedes returned and restored Oeneus to the throne. Oeneus handed Calydon over to his son-in-law Andraemon, the husband of Gorge.
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Their son, Tydeus, was exiled for murder, and Oeneus was deposed. Tydeus died on the expedition of the Seven Against Thebes, but his son Diomedes returned and restored Oeneus to the throne. Oeneus handed Calydon over to his son-in-law Andraemon, the husband of Gorge.
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