Cruel King of Thrace who hires Hercules to train his army for war against Rhesus. Secretly responsible for the deaths of his family members and allied with King Eurystheus. His aggressive expansionism and betrayal of his allies lead to a decisive battle where he is ultimately crushed by a massive statue wielded by Hercules.
Their professional arrangement becomes a personal and political conflict.
Cotys hires Hercules to train the Thracian army and defend the kingdom.
Their family connection is dominated by Cotys's cruelty and Ergenia's fear.
The plot identifies Ergenia as Cotys's daughter. She follows his policies out of fear despite disagreeing with his methods.
Cotys uses Arius's life and succession rights as leverage.
Cotys threatens Arius, described as the true heir to the throne, in order to control Ergenia.
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