Dirce
demonic earth Greek single tradition · 1
Dirce is a cruel figure in the Amphion and Zethus myth who, together with Lycus, mistreated Antiope. The twins exacted revenge on her as part of their punishment of the oppressors.
When
- First attested
- 500 BCE
- Attested period
- -500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Appears in early mythic accounts of Thebes.
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Source passages
“After punishing Lycus and Dirce for cruel treatment of Antiope...”
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