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A-Z: General definitions: Thyestes
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Brother of Atreus. Their long-standing feud started with Thyestes' affair with his brother's wife, and its effects lasted through many deaths in the family.Related Topics
AtreusSon of Pelops and Hippodameia, brother of Thyestes, whom he battled for the throne of Mycenae. Suffered from his brother's curse throughout his life.
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