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A-Z: General definitions: Teiresias
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Teiresias was said to have lived through seven generations. He played a part in many myths, including those of Narcissus, Amphitryon, Pentheus and Oedipus.Related Topics
Narcissus; OedipusEach culture and belief-system has its own set of explanations and stories which deal with the creation of the world; the way the universe is upheld; the way God, or the gods, deal with humans; and how the particular culture or belief was founded.
The beautiful youth who spurned all suitors, and then fell in love with his own reflection. The narcissus is the flower which grew on the spot on which Narcissus died.
Amphitryon married Alcmene, but was not allowed to consummate the marriage until he had avenged her brothers' deaths. Before he returned to her, Zeus seduced her, appearing as her husband.
Son of Agave, torn to pieces by his mother and other Maenads after Dionysius drove them mad.
The name means 'swollen-foot'; he was so-called as a result of the spike driven through his feet when he was left to die as an infant; he was destined to kill his father Laius and marry his mother Jocasta.
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