Eteocles

In Greek mythology, Eteocles ʼΕτεοκλῆς was the son of Oedipus and Jocasta, the father of Laodamas.

When Oedipus stepped down as King of Thebes, he gave the kingdom to his two sons, Eteocles and Polyneices, who both agreed to alternate the throne every year. However, they showed no concern for their father, who cursed them for their negligence. After the first year, Eteocles refused to step down and Polyneices attacked Thebes with his supporters (the Seven Against Thebes). Both brothers died in the battle.

The name is from earlier Etewoklewes ʼΕτεϝοκλέϝες, meaning "truly glorious". Tawaglawas is thought to be the Hittite rendition of the name.