Sthenelus (son of Capaneus)

Sthenelus was a figure in Greek mythology, primarily known as one of the Epigoni and a participant in the Trojan War. He was the son of Capaneus, one of the Seven Against Thebes, and Evadne, daughter of Iphis.

Following the failed attempt of his father and the other Seven Against Thebes to seize the city, Sthenelus, along with the sons of the other slain Argive leaders, formed the Epigoni ("the generation after"). This group successfully conquered Thebes, avenging their fathers' deaths. Sthenelus distinguished himself in this conflict.

In the Trojan War, Sthenelus fought on the Achaean side. He was one of the suitors of Helen and was bound by the oath of Tyndareus to assist Menelaus in retrieving her. He served as the charioteer of Diomedes, often driving their chariot into battle. Sthenelus is mentioned multiple times in Homer's Iliad, often for his courage and skill in warfare.

After the Trojan War, Sthenelus eventually returned home, although accounts of his homecoming vary. Some traditions suggest he experienced difficulties and possibly exile before eventually finding peace. His fate after the war is less prominently featured in surviving mythology compared to his participation in the Theban and Trojan conflicts.