#Thebes

• Adrastus — A legendary proper name from Greek mythology, borne most notably by the King of Argos who organized and led the famous military expedition of the 'Seven against Thebes' to restore his son-in-law to the throne. In astronomy, the term designates a major impact crater located on the surface of Saturn's moon Tethys, named in honor of a Homeric character.
• Aëdon — A tragic figure in Greek mythology, daughter of Pandareus and wife of Zethus (king of Thebes), consumed by deep jealousy towards Niobe due to her rival's numerous children. In an attempt to kill Niobe's eldest son, Aëdon accidentally murders her own son, Itylus, prompting the merciful gods to metamorphose her into an eternally mourning nightingale.
• Aegialeus — The name borne by several distinct figures in Greek mythology, the most prominent being the king of Argos, son of Adrastus, recognized as one of the Epigoni (the descendants of the Seven against Thebes). He participated in the second expedition against Thebes, becoming the sole leader among the Epigoni to perish in battle. Another mythological Aegialeus is the founding king of Sicyon, regarded as a son of the river god Inachus.
• Amenhotep — The name borne by four Egyptian pharaohs of the Eighteenth Dynasty during the New Kingdom period, marked by maximum imperial expansion. The name means 'Amun is pleased' or 'Amun is at peace' in the ancient Egyptian language, illustrating the close tie between Egyptian royalty and the powerful priesthood of the Karnak temple.
• Amon — Supreme divinity in Egyptian mythology, considered the king of gods and creator of the universe, originally worshiped as the god of air and wind in Thebes, and later merged with the sun god under the name Amon-Ra. His name structurally translates to 'The Hidden One' or 'The Invisible One', symbolizing the unseen omnipresence and absolute power governing the cosmic order and pharaonic dynasties.
• Amphiaraides — A rare classical Greek patronymic used in mythological literature to designate a direct descendant or son of Amphiaraus, the famous seer, healer, and king of Argos who participated in the expedition of the Seven against Thebes. The term typically refers to Alcmaeon or Amphilochus, personifying the bloodlines and generational vengeance demands characteristic of Hellenic heroic dynasties.
• Amphiaraus — A character in Greek mythology, king of Argos, seer, and healer who participated in the expedition of the Seven against Thebes and the Calydonian boar hunt. In modern zoology and taxonomy, 'Amphiaraus' represents a genus of hemipteran insects within the Anthocoridae family, comprising small predatory bugs sometimes utilized in the biological control of agricultural pests.
• Amphion — A legendary character in Greek mythology, son of Zeus and Antiope, and twin brother of Zethus. Gifted by the god Hermes with a magical lyre whose chords could move stones, Amphion rebuilt and fortified the walls of the city of Thebes, causing the rocks to move and stack themselves solely by the power of his divine music. He married Niobe and died of grief or committed suicide after their children were slain by Apollo and Artemis.
• Amphitryon — A proper name of a mythological king of Thebes, husband of Alcmene; by literary extension, the term has become a common noun designating a welcoming, generous, and kind host who provides a lavish meal or organizes a splendid reception in honor of their guests. This modern meaning originates from Molière's homonymous comedy, where a character states that the real Amphitryon is the one with whom one dines.
• Amphitryon — The international, etymological, and literary spelling of the name Amfitrion, a famous character from Greek mythology, king of Thebes and son of Alcaeus. In the context of comparative studies and world literature, this graphical form is utilized to designate the mythic character staged by playwrights such as Plautus, Molière, or Heinrich von Kleist, preserving the direct link to the Greek roots of the name.
• Archemorus — The mythological name of Opheltes, son of King Lycurgus of Nemea, renamed Archemorus ('The Forerunner of Death' or 'The Beginning of Doom') by the Seven against Thebes after being ritualistically killed by a serpent while his nurse was guiding the heroes to a spring. In a structural-historical sense, his tragic death represents the founding myth of the Nemean Games, instituted as funeral games in his honor to atone for this ill-omened event.