In Greek mythology, the son of Oedipus, whom he succeeded as king of Thebes along with his brother Polynices (8) Crossword Clue

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98% ETEOCLES In Greek mythology, the son of Oedipus, whom he succeeded as king of Thebes along with his brother Polynices (8) (8)
6% LAIUS King of Thebes in Greek mythology killed by his son Oedipus (5) (5)
5% EROS Aphrodite son, in Greek mythology (4)
5% CREON In Greek mythology, the brother of Jocasta who succeeded Oedipus as king of Thebes (5) (5)
4% DIOMEDES Son of Tydeus and Deipyle; mythological Greek warrior in the Trojan War (8) (8) Mirror Quiz Nov 23, 2025
4% NEPHEWS Sons of a brother or sister (7) (7) Mirror Classic Nov 17, 2025
4% GOODKNIGHTSWEETPRINCE King's assessment of his son the Crusader? (21) New York Times Nov 16, 2025
4% ARES God of war in Greek mythology (4) (4) Mirror Quiz Nov 15, 2025
4% IOLE Daughter of King Eurytus in Greek mythology loved by Heracles (4) (4) Mirror Quiz Nov 13, 2025
4% KNOSSOS Home to the Minotaur, in Greek mythology (7) The Atlantic Nov 2, 2025
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