The legendary king of Thebes is a figure from Greek mythology. Creon, with five letters, was the brother of Eteocles, with eight letters, and the uncle of Antigone. He was the king of Thebes after the death of Oedipus and ruled for many years. Eteocles was the son of Oedipus and the brother of Antigone. He was the king of Thebes before his brother Creon and was killed in battle against his brother Polynices.