polynices

/pɒlɪˈnaɪsiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A king of Thebes, and a son of Oedipus, in Greek mythology.

“In the ancient Greek epic, the story of Polynices and Eteocles serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of family feuds.”

Synonyms

  • king
  • monarch
  • tyrant

Antonyms

  • subject
  • vassal