What was all that was left of the old Thebes? Creon returns to say that the plague will lift once Polyneices and Eteolces fought over the throne. "@context": "http://schema.org", The Sphinx, outraged, Adrastus fled to Athens. Colonus, where the Benignant Goddesses had a refuge for suppliants. Thebes is ultimately victorious, but Eteocles { ", Although her prophecies were destined to come true, her messages often consisted of incomplete information, and what she said was confusing for humans to completely understand. A tragic protagonist must have magnitude; his struggles are great because he is important to society. Because there were no more male heirs to the throne, Creon was once again in charge of Thebes as regent. "name": "Ares\u2019 Serpent When the place for the new city was determined, Cadmus decided to sacrifice the ox to the goddess Athena. (She had been left by Zeus (the bull) upon the shore by Mount Dicte in Crete.) More details. Creon told him to flee, but Menoeceus was determined to fight. Creons Edicts Because Eteocles was a hero who defended Thebes from its attackers, he would be buried with full funeral rites and honors. Being a man without a country, he had nothing to lose, so he accepted the challenge and approached the Sphinx. Ino was the wicked stepmother of Phrixus, the boy who was saved from death by a ram of the Golden Fleece. "description": "", When he cajoled the blind prophet, he said that it was he, Oedipus that had killed him. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/34/Meanwhile%2C+Back+in+Thebes.jpg", { A heifer, who he must follow, and build his city at the spot she lay down to rest, Kill a terrible dragon who slew his companions at a spring. Polyneices RetaliatesPolyneices went to the city of Argos and acquired the aid of the Argive armies. Most of these fates were brought about by their own disrespect for various gods, apart from Actaeon. The Sparti were the progenitors of the following generations of citizens of Thebes. Europa, carried away by Zeus in the form of a bull, was pursued by her brother Cadmus who went to Delphi to ask where he could find her. Did you know you can highlight text to take a note? Catharsis The protagonist's actions should arouse feelings of both pity and fear in the audience. From when Thebes was first founded, it was doomed to fail. "width": "800" We think you have liked this presentation. "@context": "http://schema.org", "@context": "http://schema.org", (Another version of the story indicates that his ankles had been riveted together with a bolt.). "name": "Athena Goddess of wisdom, war strategies, the defense of cities, heroic endeavor, weaving, pottery and other crafts, domestic arts, agriculture, the olive tree, and Athens. }, 53 Predetermined Fate Each individual is born with a fate that is determined by the gods at birth. "width": "800" The five Sparti had supernatural powers with which they helped Cadmus build the new city. Because Eteocles was a hero who defended Thebes from its attackers, he would be buried with full funeral rites and honors. Placing oneself in a position of superiority over other. "name": "The Abduction of Europa", old man dies in peace. { "@type": "ImageObject", But Laius disregarded the oracle (further grounds for him to be punished by the gods) and eventually he and Jocasta conceived a son. "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_52.jpg", Laius wanted to know if he would have an heir to the throne. The Sphinx threw itself from a cliff and died. You are going to marry your mother. ", (She had been left by Zeus (the bull) upon the shore by Mount Dicte in Crete. Creon took over the rule of the town and after years, Oedipus was kicked out. The Oracle told Creon that Thebes could only be saved by revealing the killer of King Laius. as an adult, and needs a cane when elderly. Usually continuous time of action. Oedipus and Jocasta successfully ruled Thebes for many years. Neither would relinquish, swords were drawn, and a battle ensued. { Oedipus asked Teiresias who the murderer was and he refused to answer. "@type": "ImageObject", Creon had to save the city, so he proclaimed that anyone who could save Thebes from the Sphinx would be rewarded: 1. They cursed their father and kicked him out of the city. The throne of a city was passed on the eldest male heir. Instead, he went to Delphi to learn about his background, where the oracle instead told him that he would kill his father and marry his mother. }, 20 Oedipus, in his shame, took the two brooches from Jocastas gown and plunged the pins into his eyes, thus blinding himself from the vision of what he had done. }, 46 When he was older, a drunken man questioned Oedipus' parentage, though his mother would not speak to him about the matter. He suffers from a reversal of fortune or fall from high to low. In this plot, Laius thought that he could not be accused of killing the child because he did not directly do it himself. But Laius disregarded the oracle (further grounds for him to be punished by the gods) and eventually he and Jocasta conceived a son. "description": "The Abduction of Europa", }, 55 )", of Phrixus (from the story of the Golden Fleece) and commits suicide }, 58 He wandered Greece as he tried to determine what he should do. He usually suffers from hubris (Pride) as shown through hamartia (character flaw or error in judgment). Instant access to millions of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, podcasts and more. ", { The suffering is not necessarily tragic, but is to be accepted as part of life. "width": "800" ", "name": "Laius Attempts to Change his Fate", ", "@context": "http://schema.org", "description": "The Oracle of Apollo at Delphi. You'll be billed after your free trial ends. Oedipus is Rescued Instead of abandoning the baby, Laius shepherd gave it to another shepherd, who in turn took the child to the city of Corinth. and Polyneices kill each other. He came to Thebes and solved the riddle of the Sphinx, killing it. Oedipus had to save the city, so he sent Creon to the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi to find out what had to be done. Also, all of the bodies of the dead Argives would be left on the battlefield to rot. Restored antiques last much longer than common furniture. There the oracle told him to buy an ox which had a moon-shaped mark on its side, and to drive it before him. "name": "Examples of Tragic Masks", He went to the city as a hero and married the King's widow. Oedipus is suddenly exiled and has only Antigone, "@context": "http://schema.org", "description": "", . "@context": "http://schema.org", "name": "", Oedipus was believed to be the son of another king and he left home because the oracle said that he would one day kill his father. Oedipus began his investigation and little by little, the facts came out, but Oedipus pride would not allow him to accept the testimony of his witnesses. ", Oedipus Laius married to Jocasta Prophecy that Laius son would kill him and have children with his own mother, Jocasta Laius ordered newborn son to be. The first part of Oedipus fate had been fulfilled. { to start your free trial of SparkNotes Plus. One of the worst disgraces a person could suffer would be to remain unburied. }, 64 What did Ismene and Antigone come across as they returned to Thebes? The bar is decorated with dark woods . { "name": "Zeus and Zeus Fighting a Titan", The Sparti were the progenitors of the following generations of citizens of Thebes. Focus is on psychological and ethical attributes of characters, rather than physical and sociological. Oedipus sends Jocastas Women could not be rulers in Greek society. Cadmus married Harmonia, the daughter of Aphrodite and Ares, and had four daughters and one son. Agenor I, sent Cadmus in search of Europa, telling him not to return until he had found his sister. Polyneices went to the city of Argos and acquired the aid of the Argive armies. "name": "", He introduced the alphabet to Greece and married a daughter of Ares and Aphrodite. Eteocles would rule for the first year, then Polyneices would take over for the second year. Burial would include the application of sacred oils to cleanse the body, a casting of earth upon the body, and cremation upon a pyre. By the end of the play, the audience should be purged of pity and fear, so they go through a catharsis. "@context": "http://schema.org", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/59/The+Elements+of+Greek+Tragedy.jpg", Continue to start your free trial. He was a prophet and he knew that only Adrastus would survive. The Origin of The Royal House of ThebesThe Oracle of Apollo at Delphi Apollo was the god of Truth and Prophecy The Oracle was the priestess Pythia. ", An exaggerated sense of pride or self-confidence, often accompanied by stubbornness and the refusal to listen to the reason of others. Treasury of the Athenians at DelphiAn Example of Greek Architecture However, Pelops did not wish to punish a man on account of his love. "@context": "http://schema.org", ", (Women were not allowed to be in positions of power.). Jocasta, in her shame, hanged herself. Antigone The Story Behind the Story. "width": "800" Oedipus went to the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi and learned bad news and worse news: Continuing to believe that Polybus was his real father, Oedipus attempted to change his fate by vowing to banish himself from Corinth, never to return, so that he could not harm his father or mother. Antigone, now back in Thebes, is horrified and Where it lay down, it was fated that Cadmus would found a city and rule as its king. Oedipus and Jocasta piece events Instead, the shepherd gave the baby to a friend from Corinth. We've encountered a problem, please try again. "@context": "http://schema.org", Subscribe now. In this plot, Laius thought that he could not be accused of killing the child because he did not directly do it himself. Focus is on psychological and ethical attributes of characters, rather than physical and sociological. The Thebans drew lots to determine which gates they would defend. In his fear that the Oracles prophecy would come true, Laius plotted to kill his son. In Laius's absence, Thebes is besieged by the Sphinx, a monster who devours anyone who cannot answer her riddle. "width": "800" "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/8/Temple+of+Apollo+at+Didyma.jpg", The Gods, and The Two Great Gods of Earth, Part One. over the throne. 20% the situation. Cupid and Psyche, and Eight Brief Tales of Lovers, Part Two. He sowed dragon's teeth into the ground at the advice of the god; after all the fighting men who arose from the ground had fought each other, the five that were left became his helpers. The Sphinx is creature that has the body of a lion, the upper torso of a woman, and it has wings. Creon had her killed. As Oedipus left Thebes, he cursed his sons and told them that their inheritance would be divided by the sword. }, 27 "name": "Oedipus", Agave killed her son, Pentheus, ruler of Thebes at the time, while under the influence of Dionysus. The Sphinx asked all passersby a riddle. { and kills her own son, Pentheus; Autonos son, Actaeon, accidentally ", Oedipus Haemon Menoeceus II. Enjoy access to millions of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from Scribd. "@type": "ImageObject", The Trojan War, and The Fall of Troy, Part Six. Although written thousands of years ago, it will hold your. By whitelisting SlideShare on your ad-blocker, you are supporting our community of content creators. Haemon: their son, and fianc of Antigone, Antigone and Ismene: the daughters of Oedipus, The Chorus and Leader: represent the voices of the citizens of Thebes and serve as advisors to Creon, A Sentry: charged with guarding the body of Polyneices, Tiresias: the blind prophet of Thebes who can predict the future and interpret signs sent by the gods, Performed during festivals worshipping Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, rebirth, Choral -- singing seems to have been an important part, a chorus of men (varied in size form 3 to 50) -- many think the choral song -- dithyramb-- was the beginnings of Greek drama (but origins are unclear), Closely associated with religion - stories based on myth or history, Most believe the chorus underscored the ideas of the play, provided point-of-view, and focused on issues of the play and implications of the action, established the play's ethical system, and participated in the action, Frequent use of messengers to relate information, Stories based on myth or history, but varied interpretations of events. Part One. { Cleverness is better than strength. House of Thebes Family Tree (edited) Yes, write this in your notes.Zeus = Io Epaphus Poseidon = Lybia Agenor Cadmus = Harmonia Europa (= Zeus) Polydorus (son of Cadmus) Labdacus (son of Polydorus) Laius (son of Labdacus) It devoured Cadmus men. "description": "Cadmus and the Serpent", Chryssipus was eventually murdered by the queen, who wanted her own sons to inherit the throne. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/3/Important+Cities+Pay+attention+to+the+next+two+maps..jpg", Polyneices dying words express These five helped to build Thebes and make it a glorious city. oxen. In the first excerpt from "The Royal House of Thebes" Antigone has buried Polyneices, she was following the god laws and her beliefs, despites Creon edict and the possible consequences of her acts, in the second one the author is talking about the strength of the woman in Britain. The battle raged on until the two brothers dueled and died together. "description": "In his fear that the Oracle\u2019s prophecy would come true, Laius plotted to kill his son. When their sons grew older, a terrible plague ravaged the city. "name": "The Riddle and the Prize", }, 40 The hero would become the king of Thebes. ", ANTIGONE By: Sophocles. Many years later, a terrible Sphinx (who put a riddle to every traveler and killed him when he did not answer correctly) besieged Thebes. You might get some help from www.HelpWriting.net Success and best regards! dies while pregnant with Dionysus; Ino becomes the wicked stepmother TO CANCEL YOUR SUBSCRIPTION AND AVOID BEING CHARGED, YOU MUST CANCEL BEFORE THE END OF THE FREE TRIAL PERIOD. ", BACKGROUND. D. Antiques decorators manipulate time for a fee. "description": "Cadmus and Harmonia are turned into Snakes", Eteocles and Polynices met in combat and killed each other. Oedipus means swollen foot. Mythology Part 5, Chapter 2: The Royal House of Thebes. Oedipus began his investigation and little by little, the facts came out, but Oedipus\u2019 pride would not allow him to accept the testimony of his witnesses. }, 26 Ones fate cannot be changed or avoided. Hubris results in a tragic end or punishment. Haemon: their son, and fianc\u00e9 of Antigone. "name": "", He has left home because the Oracle at Delphi told him he would "width": "800" "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/30/Oedipus+is+Rescued+Instead+of+abandoning+the+baby%2C+Laius%E2%80%99+shepherd+gave+it+to+another+shepherd%2C+who+in+turn+took+the+child+to+the+city+of+Corinth..jpg", Struck with madness, killed his son Melicertes, Leaped into the sea holding his dead body, They became the sea-gods Leucothea and Palaemon, She was driven mad by Dionysus and killed Pentheus with her own hands, believing him to be a lion, She had to endure Actaeon's terrible death when he had done no wrong. Where it lay down, it was fated that Cadmus would found a city and rule as its king. }, 19 ", sees the naked Artemis, who kills him. When Oedipus is born, Laius leaves the child }, 36 "description": "He sent some of his men to draw water from a spring (later called Dirce) belonging to Ares (the god of war). "@context": "http://schema.org", "description": "Five of them survived the massacre. join him, and the seven attack the seven gates of Thebes. A messenger from During those times, women were forbidden from participating in theater roles. and. What would Cadmus come upon when he left Delphi? Eteocles eventually wins, but Polyneices assembles "@context": "http://schema.org", If you don't see it, please check your spam folder. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/13/The+Abduction+of+Europa.jpg", Agenor I, sent Cadmus in search of Europa, telling him not to return until he had found his sister. Poseidon = Lybia. "name": "The Burial of the Dead All people have the right to a proper burial, as designated by the laws of the gods. Theseus received him and buried him after his death. There, King Polybus adopted the child as his own son. The Oracle Fear because we too do not know our future or fate. 1409 R Street. This friend delivered the baby to Polybus, king of Corinth, and he and his wife, Meriope, adopted the child, giving him the name "Oedipus", which seems to mean "swollen foot" or "sore foot". Tragedies are always about spiritual or philosophical conflicts, never about every day events. What did the Sphinx do to anyone who couldn't solve the riddle? { { Which son of Oedipus ultimately became king? "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_54.jpg", Activate your 30 day free trialto unlock unlimited reading. SparkNotes PLUS The souls of the unburied are not allowed to enter Hades, and are destined to walk the earth in torment. Who went with Oedipus when he was expelled from Thebes? "@context": "http://schema.org", Usually single place. Cadmus and Harmonia were turned into serpents because he had killed the dragon of Ares. If the person could not answer the riddle, the Sphinx strangled the victim, and then ate the body. "@type": "ImageObject", He entered the city, defeated all the best Thebans at wresting, and killed all but one of the fifty men who were set in ambush to overwhelm him. When Oedipus is born, Laius leaves the child tied up on a mountain to die. He can never escape his fate, but he will insist upon accepting fate on his own terms. Report DMCA. Anyone who tried to bury the body of Polyneices against Creons order would be put to death by stoning. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/29/Laius+Attempts+to+Change+his+Fate.jpg", }, 10 Banished from Corinth Continuing to believe that Polybus was his real father, Oedipus attempted to change his fate by vowing to banish himself from Corinth, never to return, so that he could not harm his father or mother. { "description": "Oedipus", "@context": "http://schema.org", "description": "Because Polyneices was a traitor to Thebes, his body would be left on the battlefield to be eaten by dogs and vultures. Oedipus = Jocasta Haemon Menoeceus II. "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_53.jpg", together: on the road from Delphi, Oedipus killed a man in a heated Oedipus Becomes and AdultHe encountered a drunkard on the street who told him that Oedipus was not the true son of the king, and that he could not inherit the throne of Corinth. Oedipus killed the old man and four of his guards. Oedipus The misuse of freedom to try to change one\u2019s fate may result in additional suffering. However, the dragon had been sacred to Ares, and, as punishment, Cadmus had to serve Ares for one year (or eight years). She could communicate with Apollo and provide humans with a prediction of their fates. It began with Cadmus, who founded the city of Thebes by killing a dragon and sowing its teeth. { 2. On the line provided, write the possessive form of each of the nouns below. }, 61 Members will be prompted to log in or create an account to redeem their group membership. "description": "Labdacus Menoeceus I (Great-Grandchild. "@type": "ImageObject", "width": "800" Free trial is available to new customers only. He usually suffers from hubris (Pride) as shown through hamartia (character flaw or error in judgment). "@context": "http://schema.org", Identify the proper noun in given item. 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