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Eteocles
Theban prince, used to discuss fraternal conflict and fate.
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First appearance: i of the things which are in our power and not in our power
Eteocles shows up with force in On Friendship. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Used as an example of brothers who turned against each other over royal power.
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In On Friendship: Used as an example of brothers who turned against each other over royal power. Later, in Against the Quarrelsome and Ferocious: Mentioned as an example of how false opinions about power and exile…
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