Eteocles is a proper noun referring to one of the two sons of Oedipus in Greek mythology, often labeled as the rightful king of Thebes after Jocasta’s tragedy. In scholarly and literary contexts, it appears in classical retellings, academic discussions of Theban saga, and drama critiques. The name is Greek in origin and used in English-language scholarship and narration with careful, formal pronunciation.
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