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Is Eteocles older than Polyneices?
No, Eteocles was the younger brother of Polyneices.
How did Eteocles die?
Eteocles and his brother, Polyneices killed each other.
How did polyneices die?
Polyneices died because he was murdered in a battle over his father's throne. The person that killed him, and was killed by him, was his brother Eteocles.
Why did eteocles and polyneices fight?
They were cursed and they both wanted the throne
What decree did Creon make concerning Eteocles and Polynices?
He said they couldn't be buried Creon decreed regarding the two brothers are; For Eteocles, is to receive a honorable death, with a burial and for Polyneices, he is to receive a dishonorable death where he will be placed in the town and be left for the vultures to eat him. If anyone would bury Polyneices, they will be stoned to death.
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