Which mythology does Pentheus belong to?

Pentheus belongs to Greek mythology.

Which stories does Pentheus appear in?

Pentheus appears in Dionysus, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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Pentheus

The king torn apart for defying Dionysus

Mythology: Greek mythology
Parents: Agave · Echion
Group: Mortal
Appears in: Dionysus

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Pentheus is the young king of Thebes who refuses to honor his cousin Dionysus and outlaws the god's rites. Lured into the mountains to spy on the frenzied Bacchantes, he is mistaken for a wild beast and ripped limb from limb. His own mother Agave, lost in divine madness, tears off his head and parades it home in triumph, believing it the trophy of a lion.

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Agave Echion

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Dionysus

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Who is Pentheus?: Pentheus is the young king of Thebes who refuses to honor his cousin Dionysus and outlaws the god's rites. Lured into the mountains to spy on the frenzied Bacchantes, he is mistaken for a wild beast and ripped limb from limb.
Which mythology does Pentheus belong to?: Pentheus belongs to Greek mythology.
Which stories does Pentheus appear in?: Pentheus appears in Dionysus, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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