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Myths featuring Dirce

Explore myths where Dirce appears across cultures, conflicts, sacred places, and recurring themes.

1 myth currently featured for Dirce.

Amphion and Zethus Building the Walls of Thebes

🏛️ Greek MythologyCadmea, Thebes, GreeceAmphion • Zethus • Antiope

Amphion and Zethus, the twin sons of Zeus and Antiope, were separated from their mother at birth and raised by shepherds on Mount Cithaeron. Upon reuniting with their mother and avenging her mistreatment at the hands of King Lycus and Queen Dirce, they seized the throne of Thebes. The brothers are most famous for building the city's massive fortifications, where Zethus used his great strength...