In Greek mythology, Capaneus (/ k ə ˈ p æ n. j uː s /; Ancient Greek: Καπανεύς Kapaneús) was a son of Hipponous and either Astynome (daughter of Talaus) [2] or Laodice (daughter of Iphis), [3] and husband of Evadne, with whom he fathered Sthenelus. [4]

Who was Capaneus? Capaneus was a mortal with considerable strength, son of Hipponous and Astynome. He was married to Ianeira, with whom he had a son, Sthenelus.

Capaneus was a hero from the tales of Greek mythology, appearing in the tale of the Seven Against Thebes; the heroic tale of the Seven Against Thebes was one of the most important tales of antiquity, although today, it is less well known than the tales of Troy, or adventures of Heracles.

Capaneus. A son of Hipponous and Astynome or Laodice, the daughter of Iphis. 1 He was married to Evadne or Ianeira, who is also called a daughter of Iphis, and by whom he became the father of Sthenelus. 2 He was one of the seven heroes who marched from Argos against Thebes, where he had his station at the Ogygian or Electrian gate. 3

In Greek mythology, Capaneus /kəˈpæn.juːs/ (Greek: Καπανεύς, Kapaneús) was a son of Hipponous and either Astynome (daughter of Talaus)[2] or Laodice (daughter of Iphis),[3] and husband of Evadne, with whom he fathered Sthenelus.[4] Some call his wife Ianeira.[5]

A huge and powerful warrior-king who virtually embodies defiance against his highest god, Capaneus is an exemplary blasphemer--with blasphemy understood as direct violence against God. Still, it is striking that Dante selects a pagan character to represent one of the few specifically religious sins punished in hell.

Capaneus scales the city wall of Thebes, Campanian red-figure Neck-amphora attributed to the Caivano Painter, ca. 340 BC, J. Paul Getty Museum (92.AE.86). [1] According to the legend, Capaneus had immense strength and body size and was an outstanding warrior. He was also notorious for his arrogance.

In Greek mythology, Capaneus (Ancient Greek: Καπανεύς) was a son of Hipponous and either Astynome (daughter of Talaus) or Laodice (daughter of Iphis), and husband of Evadne, with whom he fathered Sthenelus. Some call his wife Ianeira.

In Greek mythology, Capaneus /kəˈpæn.juːs/ (Greek: Καπανεύς, Kapaneús) was a son of Hipponous and either Astynome (daughter of Talaus) or Laodice (daughter of Iphis), and husband of Evadne, with whom he fathered Sthenelus. Some call his wife Ianeira.

Sep 6, 2022 · Description: One of the Seven Against Thebes.