Greek mythological figures; considered the founders of Thebes
For the third century neoplatonist, see Zethos the Arab. For the vespid wasp genus, see Zethus (genus).
For other uses, see Amphion.
Amphion and Zethus
Amphion (/æmˈfaɪ.ɒn/ (Ancient Greek: Ἀμφίων, romanized: Amphíōn)) and Zethus (/ˈziːθəs/; Ζῆθος Zēthos) were, in ancient Greek mythology, the twin sons of Zeus (or Theobus)[2] by Antiope. They are important characters in one of the two founding myths of the city of Thebes, because they constructed the city's walls. Zethus or Amphion had a daughter who was called Neis (Νηίς), the Neitian gate at Thebes was believed to have derived its name from her.[3]
^This Antiochus has not been identified. Carvalho Abrantes, Miguel (30 April 2017). "2.16 Antiochus". Explicit Sources of Tzetzes' Chiliades (2nd ed.). CreateSpace. ISBN 978-1545584620. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
^According to other writers and to Antiochus [1] as cited in John Tzetzes. Chiliades, 1.13 line 319
^A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology, Neis
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