Which mythology does Adrastus belong to?

Adrastus belongs to Greek mythology.

Which stories does Adrastus appear in?

Adrastus appears in The Epigoni: Second War Against Thebes, The Seven Against Thebes, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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Adrastus

The only one of the Seven against Thebes to survive

Mythology: Greek mythology
Group: Heroes · King
Appears in: The Epigoni: Second War Against Thebes · The Seven Against Thebes

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Adrastus is the king of Argos who marshals the doomed expedition of the Seven against Thebes to restore his son-in-law Polynices. Every champion falls but him, carried to safety on his divine horse Arion. Years later he leads the sons of the fallen, the Epigoni, back to Thebes and at last sees the city taken.

Related figures

Polynices Amphiaraus

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The Epigoni: Second War Against Thebes

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Adrastus?: Adrastus is the king of Argos who marshals the doomed expedition of the Seven against Thebes to restore his son-in-law Polynices. Every champion falls but him, carried to safety on his divine horse Arion.
Which mythology does Adrastus belong to?: Adrastus belongs to Greek mythology.
Which stories does Adrastus appear in?: Adrastus appears in The Epigoni: Second War Against Thebes, The Seven Against Thebes, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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