Capaneus

Early Life

Powers/Curses

• struck and killed with a thunderbolt by Zeus

• son of Hipponous and Astynome
• no siblings
• not much online about his early life

• Capaneus is condemned to lie supine on a plain of burning sand while fire rains down on him

Fast Facts

• Capaneus was a hero from the tales of Greek mythology

Most Known For

Painting a Picture

Later Life & Legacy

• Capaneus was hit with a thunderbolt by Zeus for trying to take over Thebes

• He's remembered as the arrogant warrior that had the guts to go against a God

• immense strength
• body size
• outstanding warrior
• arrogance

• he was very arrogant
• he was a powerful warrior
• embodies defiance against his highest god
• some think he's impressive because of the guts he had to defy the Gods

Capaneus and the Seven Against Thebes

Capaneus and the Attack On Thebes

Fun Facts

• he is the father of Sthenelus
• He was married to Evadne or Ianeira, who is also called a daughter of Iphis

Capaneus Son of Hipponous

Jaquelinne Castanon