Epigoni

/ ɪˈpɪɡəˌnaɪ /

plural noun

Greek myth the descendants of the Seven against Thebes, who undertook a second expedition against the city and eventually captured and destroyed it

Origin of Epigoni¹

C20: from Greek epigonoi those born after

In early times the war of the Epigoni was a favourite subject of epic poetry.

Ten years later, to avenge their fathers, the Epigoni undertook a second expedition, which was completely successful.

We, perhaps, being epigoni ourselves, are more at home among our fellow-pygmies.

He was, moreover, said to have lived nine ages: till he was at last taken by the Epigoni, when he died.

The descendants (Epigoni) of the former Seven thus renewed the war against Thebes.

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