NYCTEIS IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY
Nycteis was commonly named as a Queen of Thebes in Greek mythology; for Nycteis was married to King Polydorus of Thebes.
Nycteis Queen of Thebes
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Nycteis was the daughter of Nycteus and Polyxo, thus, Nycteis was commonly named as a granddaughter of the Spartoi Chthonius, via Nycteus.
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The parentage of Nycteus and Polyxo would see Nycteis named by most as the sister of Antiope. Alternatively though, as the name Nycteis means daughter of Nycteus, some say that Nycteis is just another name for Antiope.
Nycteis would marry Polydorus, son of Cadmus, and the third ruler of the city of Thebes; and would provide a heir for Polydorus, in the form of Labdacus, when she gave birth.
Polydorus would die whilst Labdacus was still an infant, and so Nycteis’ father, Nycteus, became Regent of Thebes.
Nycteis would marry Polydorus, son of Cadmus, and the third ruler of the city of Thebes; and would provide a heir for Polydorus, in the form of Labdacus, when she gave birth.
Polydorus would die whilst Labdacus was still an infant, and so Nycteis’ father, Nycteus, became Regent of Thebes.
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Colin Quartermain - Nycteis - 15th April 2023