Eriphyle

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proper noun

The daughter of King Talaus of Argos and Lysimache, who — in exchange for the Necklace of Harmonia given to her by Polynices — persuaded her husband Amphiaraus to join the doomed expedition of the Seven against Thebes. She was then slain by her son Alcmaeon.

OriginAncient Greek Ἐριφύλη →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. Greekhuman sciencesThe daughter of King Talaus of Argos and Lysimache, who — in exchange for the Necklace of Harmonia given to her by Polynices — persuaded her husband Amphiaraus to join the doomed expedition of the Seven against Thebes. She was then slain by her son Alcmaeon.

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekἘριφύλη
  2. EnglishEriphyle

Ancient Greek Ἐριφύλη (Eriphúlē)

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Eriphyle. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Eriphyle

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