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Thyestes

King of Mycenae and brother of Atreus in Greek mythologie

Entitymythological Greek characterQ622504

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In Greek mythology, Thyestes was a king of Olympia. Thyestes and his brother, Atreus, were exiled by their father for having murdered their half-brother, Chrysippus, in their desire for the throne of Olympia. They took refuge in Mycenae, where they ascended the throne upon the absence of King Eurystheus, who was fighting the Heracleidae. Eurystheus had meant for their lordship to be temporary; it became permanent because of his death in conflict.

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Sex or gender: male
Father: Pelops
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1.Stated in Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
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Mother: Hippodamia
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1.Stated in Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
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Child: Aegisthus mother: Pelopeia
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1.Stated in Q21491647
2.Stated in Q45271609
3.Stated in Q21492517
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Pelopeia
Aglaus
Tantalus
Pleisthenes
Orchomenus
Agave
Positions held: king of Mycenae
Spouse: Laodameia
Sibling: Atreus
Chrysippus
Unmarried partner: Pelopeia
Name in native language: Θυέστης
Different from: 14792 Thyestes
Place of burial: Tomb of Thyestes near Mycenae

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