Biographical dictionary of ancient Greeks

< Capaneus, son of Alector >

1 Origin

Capaneus was born in Argos in 1255 BC.

Capaneus' father was Alector, son of Anaxagoras. [Paus.2.18.5]

2 Family

Capaneus had a son, Sthenelus. [Apo.3.10.8, Home.4.401, Hyginus.97, Paus.2.18.5]

3 Others

Capaneus belonged to the Anaxagoridae, one of the three royal families of Argos.

Capaneus's father, Alector, was succeeded by Capaneus's brother, Iphis, as king of Anaxagoridae.

However, since Iphis was succeeded by Capaneus' son, Sthenelus, it is assumed that Capaneus died before Iphis.

< Capaneus, son of Hipponous >

1 Origin

Capaneus was born in Argos in 1240 BC.

Capaneus' father was Hipponous. [Apo.3.6.3, Hyginus.70, Paus.9.8.7, 10.10.3]

Capaneus' mother was Astynome, daughter of Talaus. [Hyginus.70]

2 Family

Capaneus married Evadne.

The father of Evadne, wife of Capaneus who participated in the attack on Thebes, appears in the legend under the following names:

1) Evadne's father was Iphis. [Apo.3.7.1, Euri.SupW.955]

2) Evadne's father was Phylacus. [Hyginus.243]

3) Evadne's father was Phylas. [Hyginus.256]

The father of Capaneus' wife Evadne is presumed to be Iphis, the son of Alector.

3 Others

Capaneus participated in the attack on Thebes led by Adrastus and was killed in battle. [Apo.3.6.3, Paus.9.8.7]

Capaneus was the nephew of Adrastus. [Hyginus.70]

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