epigoni

ɛpɪˈɡɒnaɪ

Definitions

1. noun

In Greek mythology, the sons of the Seven Against Thebes, or in general, the sons of heroes or legendary figures.

“The epigoni played a crucial role in the continuation of the heroic legacy.”

Synonyms

  • descendants
  • heirs

Antonyms

  • ancestors
  • predecessors