Seven against Thebes

The Count of the city of Argos Adstratos had five children of which Deipyle and Argea were the pretties. When they reached an age suitable for marriage many suitors declared their interest to marry them. However, Adstratos was worried when he would accept the suitors offer those who where not among the lucky ones would attack him and his family. Therefore, he consulted the oracle of Delphi and asked for help.
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