Nothing to the people - he only came to bury the dead, Capaneus, Polyneices, Parthenopaeus, Hippomedon, Tydeus, Adrastus, Amphiaurus, Atalanta's son - loved by many, kind, took joy in country's joy, Silent, reasoned with sword and shield, lofty soul, died with Polyneices. His wife, Eurydice, became the queen. "name": "Catharsis The protagonist s actions should arouse feelings of both pity and fear in the audience. He came to Thebes and solved the riddle of the Sphinx, killing it. "@context": "http://schema.org", "description": "Pity because the protagonist is better than we are, so we place ourselves into his position (empathy) Fear because we too do not know our future or fate. She bore two sons, Polynices and Eteocles, and two daughters, Antigone and Ismene. Revise each of the following sentences by crossing out each gender-specific term and "@type": "ImageObject", They cursed their father and kicked him out of the city. Along came Oedipus, who had heard of the offer. He asked Apollo were she was Slideshow 2196232 by. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/49/The+Burial+of+the+Dead+All+people+have+the+right+to+a+proper+burial%2C+as+designated+by+the+laws+of+the+gods..jpg", Sophocles BC Most awarded playwright of ancient Athens Wrote 120 Plays o Only 7 complete plays exist o Fragments. Cadmus and his Children. Tragic actions arise from a character's inner conflict. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/37/Creon%E2%80%99s+Proclamation+Creon+had+to+save+the+city%2C+so+he+proclaimed+that+anyone+who+could+save+Thebes+from+the+Sphinx+would+be+rewarded%3A.jpg", ", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/39/Happy+Family+Oedipus+and+Jocasta+successfully+ruled+Thebes+for+many+years.+They+had+four+children..jpg", Important Cities Pay attention to the next two maps.Look for the following cities: Thebes Delphi Corinth Argos Region of Boeotia Those who accept their fates should suffer no more than their allotted amount of suffering. "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "ImageObject", "@type": "ImageObject", Chryssipus was eventually murdered by the queen, who wanted her own sons to inherit the throne. "description": "Because Polyneices was a traitor to Thebes, his body would be left on the battlefield to be eaten by dogs and vultures. The favorite bathing place of Artemis, just as she was disrobing. The Oedipus Myth Characters and Terms: King Laios Queen Jocasta Thebes Oracle at Delphi Oedipus Corinth Sphinx Chorus Choragos. Boadicea's warrior archetype leads her to fight the Romans and die if necessary. "width": "800" "@type": "ImageObject", "@context": "http://schema.org", 2. "name": "Temple of Apollo at Didyma", }, 4 However, Pelops did not wish to punish a man on account of his love. He suffers a loss of dignity, as well as suffering caused by the loss of loved ones. Who did Adrastus beseech to allow the bodies of the Seven to be buried? Meanwhile, in Argos, Adrastus, king of Argos, had learned from an oracle that he must "yoke his daughters to a boar and a lion." 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". Ares dragon had a golden crest, flashed fire from its eyes, had a triple tongue, teeth ranged in triple rows, and its body was swollen with poison. Your subscription will continue automatically once the free trial period is over. . on 50-99 accounts. February 18, 2021 8:16 AM. The Sphinx threw itself from a cliff and died. { "name": "Laius\u2019 Return to Thebes", Who convinced Theseus of Adrastus' point? { Cadmus married Harmonia. his own city. "width": "800" argument; they now realize that man was Laius. Laius had gone to Delphi to learn how to rid Thebes of the Sphinx, but reports of his demise by bandits came back to Creon, brother-in-law of Laius and acting ruler of Thebes. Together they ruled Thebes as its first King and Queen. Also, all of the bodies of the dead Argives would be left on the battlefield to rot. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/47/During+the+Battle+Creon%E2%80%99s+son%2C+Menoeceus+II+sacrificed+his+life+so+that+Thebes+could+win+the+war..jpg", Delphi. "width": "800" ", Wed love to have you back! . Along came Oedipus, who had heard of the offer. Aeschylus and Euripides - Euripides tells it in a more agreeable way. Years later, Laius is killed by a man he meets on a highway, who everyone believes is a stranger. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/38/The+Riddle+and+the+Prize.jpg", Creons son, Menoeceus II sacrificed his life so that Thebes could win the war. But as fate would have it", The Royal House of Thebes Chapter 18 Answer the following questions in complete sentences. one day kill his father. This was easily achieved through the use of masks instead of superfluous and over-the-top makeup. }, 26 The Sphinx asked all passersby a riddle. "@context": "http://schema.org", His wife, who was allowed to decide whenever he and Adrastus had an argument, was won over by the necklace of Harmonia, and sent him off to fight. 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. }, 21 The House of Thebes was in many ways as unlucky as the House of Atreus, but their troubles seemed a lot less deserved. { Even Thebes' own leaders were occasionally the problem. "name": "The Greek Tragic Hero", "@context": "http://schema.org", Mythology Part 5, Chapter 2: The Royal House of Thebes. "description": "The Abduction of Europa", His wife, Eurydice, became the queen. Do not confuse the concept of Greek Tragedy with the modern use of the word tragic, which is often used to describe events that we think of as being sad or unfortunate. ANTIGONE By: Sophocles. "width": "800" Meanwhile, the exiled Oedipus, accompanied only by Antigone, made his way to the Grove of the Furies at Colonus, territory under the control of Athens. Sphinx means the strangler. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/11/Zeus+and+Zeus+Fighting+a+Titan.jpg", Prior to becoming the King of Thebes, Laius lived in exile in Peloponnesus, hosted by King Pelops I. Laius fell in love with Pelops' illegitimate son Chryssipus II. "description": "", If the person could not answer the riddle, the Sphinx strangled the victim, and then ate the body. In the end, the gods turn "name": "Greek Tragedy Performed during festivals worshipping Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, rebirth. Laiuss murderer is punished. He was man without a homeland. { What makes Antigone a rebel the royal house of Thebes? "@type": "ImageObject", Thebes is ultimately victorious, but Eteocles }, 31 Cadmus The First King of ThebesCadmus and his sister Europa were the children of Agenor I, the king of Phoenicia. The Royal House of Thebes contains stories that cause a conflict between fate and freewill. Polydorus\u2019 son was Labdacus. The misuse of freedom to try to change ones fate may result in additional suffering. The Elements of Greek TragedyTragedy is meant to reaffirm the fact that life is worth living, regardless of the suffering or painthat is part of human existence. "@context": "http://schema.org", }, 52 The Sphinx was eating Thebans. She was depicted as crowned with a crested helm, armed with shield and spear, and wearing the snake-trimmed Aegis cloak wrapped around her breast and arm, adorned with the head of the Gorgon. By accepting, you agree to the updated privacy policy. By the end of the play, the audience should be purged of pity and fear, so they go through a catharsis. He sowed dragon's teeth into the ground at the advice of the god . You are going to marry your mother. "description": "Cadmus in his wanderings came to Delphi. Laius consults the Oracle at Delphi. rushes out to his death. Direct Address: With how sad steps, O Moon, thou climb'st the skies! Also, all of the bodies of the dead Argives would be left on the battlefield to rot. { He wandered Greece as he tried to determine what he should do. SACRAMENTO, Calif. Feb. 1st, kicks off Black History Month in the U.S. And according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and . Laius wanted to know if he would have an heir to the throne. ", It begins with a capital letter. War was an immense factor. "width": "800" By signing up you agree to our terms and privacy policy. However, nothing was ever found of her, except for the name of the land called Europa. ", What came of Athamas after Phrixus was saved? Read the excerpt from " The Story of a Warrior Queen .". Greek writer that lived anywhere between 496 BC BC One of three main ancient Greek writers whose work. "@type": "ImageObject", D. Antiques decorators manipulate time for a fee. Each person is expected to accept his fate and fulfill it with dignity. dies while pregnant with Dionysus; Ino becomes the wicked stepmother Cadmus and his sister Europa were the children of Agenor I, the king of Phoenicia. Haemon: their son, and fianc\u00e9 of Antigone. the throne passes to Creon. He sent some of his men to draw water from a spring (later called Dirce) belonging to Ares (the god of war). "width": "800" { The wedding was a grand spectacle, with the gods, the Muses, and the Charites ("Graces") attending, among others. "@type": "ImageObject", Instead, the shepherd gave the baby to a friend from Corinth. "width": "800" Oedipus searches for the murderer, "@context": "http://schema.org", The Argive armies were defeated and Thebes was victorious. Oedipus became the King of Thebes. The gods took exception to the abduction (not to Laius love for Chryssipus) and set a curse on Laius that would last for three generations. { Select three options. A Sentry: charged with guarding the body of Polyneices. Mythology lesson 2 jupiter (zeus) kelliemason . This is yet to be proven though. "description": "Cadmus and the Serpent", Talk about what these results tell you about potential listeners. Boadicea tells the Roman leader that she will speak with her sword. "name": "The Burial of the Dead All people have the right to a proper burial, as designated by the laws of the gods. "description": "Each person is given a personal allotment of unavoidable suffering. In Laiuss absence, Thebes is besieged by the Sphinx, After Pentheus died, trying to flee from misfortune. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/13/The+Abduction+of+Europa.jpg", ", Women could not be rulers in Greek society. Cadmus married Harmonia, the daughter of Aphrodite and Ares, and had four daughters and one son. "description": "An exaggerated sense of pride or self-confidence, often accompanied by stubbornness and the refusal to listen to the reason of others. To make this website work, we log user data and share it with processors. Adrastus summoned heroes from Argos to lead the campaign against Thebes. Creon had her killed. ", old man dies in peace. However, Pelops did not wish to punish a man on account of his love. Enjoy access to millions of presentations, documents, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more ad-free. Oedipus abdicates the throne but remains in Thebes, and { "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/1/The+Tragedy+of+the+Royal+House+of+Thebes+Outline+Notes.jpg", Who wrote plays about Oedipus and his children? his own eyes. B. "@type": "ImageObject", 2023 SlidePlayer.com Inc. All rights reserved. Polyneices dying words express Weve updated our privacy policy so that we are compliant with changing global privacy regulations and to provide you with insight into the limited ways in which we use your data. }, 35 . You can view our. "@context": "http://schema.org", The suffering is not necessarily tragic, but is to be accepted as part of life. How the World and Mankind Were Created, and The Earliest Heroes, Part Two. Do not sell or share my personal information, 1. They cursed their father and kicked him out of the city. The protagonist's actions should arouse feelings of both pity and fear in the audience. The Oracle told Creon that Thebes could only be saved by revealing the killer of King Laius. "@context": "http://schema.org", Teiresias tells Creon that Thebes will be saved if Creons It shows that she can break the rules for her principles, revealing that women are as capable as men. He sent some of his men to draw water from a spring (later called Dirce) belonging to Ares (the god of war). and kills her own son, Pentheus; Autonos son, Actaeon, accidentally "@context": "http://schema.org", After years of happy rule, a terrible plague hits the land. Cadmus and Europa were descendants of the god Zeus (his great-great grandchildren). We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. The throne of a city was passed on the eldest male heir. Greek Tragedy Performed during festivals worshipping Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, rebirth Actors and playwrights competed 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 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. "@type": "ImageObject", "name": "", }, 56 He asked to speak to the slave who survived the attack. The battle raged on until the two brothers dueled and died together. He went to the city as a hero and married the King's widow. This practice is extremely useful for the following reasons: There were times when a single actor or actress had to play more than one character in the script. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/32/Banished+from+Corinth.jpg", Oedipus Introduction to Greek Tragedy. If you are author or own the copyright of this book, please report to us by using this DMCA Polyneices and Eteolces fought over the throne. { Those who accept their fates should suffer no more than their allotted amount of suffering. Shari painted many pictures in art class. Oedipus, who has grown up in Corinth as the son of King Polybus, approaches. The Sphinx asked all passersby a riddle. The ancestor is Cecrops, who in some cases is a magical half-man, half-dragon creature. Violence and death offstage. "description": "Oedipus the King. His own dogs saw him running and killed him. "description": "Ultimately, the two shepherds who had been involved in Laius\u2019 plot to kill his son came forth and revealed their roles, and the truth that Oedipus was, in fact, the son of Laius, and that Jocasta was his mother. 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. He has unknowingly killed his father. "name": "Some believe the chorus sang, moved, danced", Introduction: Royal Kingdom Of Maharlikan. Ultimately, the two shepherds who had been involved in Laius plot to kill his son came forth and revealed their roles, and the truth that Oedipus was, in fact, the son of Laius, and that Jocasta was his mother. What was reported to have happened to the Laius? There, King Polybus adopted the child as his own son. "width": "800" Upon arriving at Thebes, he encountered the monstrous Sphinx, possibly sent by Hera as punishment against the Thebans for failure to atone for the crimes of Laius. . Is a basically good and noble person who causes his own downfall, and possibly that of others around him, because of a tragic flaw. The Oracle told Creon that Thebes could only be saved by revealing the killer of King Laius. Oedipus had two sons, Polyneices and Eteocles and two daughters, Ismene and Antigone. Intro to Oedipus Rex. "@context": "http://schema.org", his daughter, by his side to guide him. Which statements accurately define archetypes? "name": "", }, 17 He suffers a loss of dignity, as well as suffering caused by the loss of loved ones. Eteocles and Polynieces killed each other, as it all came down to their final fight. { He convinces six other chieftains to ", Where did Oedipus and Antigone find themselves? Catharsis = purgation of pity and fear. As if the death of the king were not bad enough, Thebes had another problem to deal with. "@type": "ImageObject", Oedipus and the Sphinx She could communicate with Apollo and provide humans with a prediction of their fates. Although written thousands of years ago, it will hold your. "@context": "http://schema.org", { He then withdrew, blessed his daughters, and vanished before Theseus. }, 3 "description": "Laius = Jocasta Creon = Eurydice. Now customize the name of a clipboard to store your clips. "name": "The Origin of The Royal House of Thebes", Adrastus fled to Athens. }, 6 In this plot, Laius thought that he could not be accused of killing the child because he did not directly do it himself. Identify the proper noun in given item. "name": "", "width": "800" Agenor. What are three examples of primary sources? Examples of Tragic Masks report form. Hubris results in a tragic end or punishment. "width": "800" Please wait while we process your payment. Laius ordered a shepherd to take the baby and bind (or bolt) the babys feet so he could not walk, and then take the child to the mountains and abandon it. Thieves had killed Laius on a path many years before. A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing. ", Creon threatened death for anyone who disobeyed him. Cadmus in his wanderings came to Delphi. They all failed in their search, and while his brothers went on to found colonies of their own, Cadmus went to Delphi where the oracle told him to give up the search, find a cow with special markings, follow it, and found a city where it stopped to rest. The Royal House of Thebes demonstrates the structural conflict of fate vs. free will. Ismene arrived, reporting on the fighting between Polynices and Eteocles, and she revealed that the Delphic oracle has declared that the city which possessed the bones of Oedipus could not be captured. A conflict ensued between Oedipus and the old man regarding who had the right to pass. A messenger from Oedipus' old home in Thebes arrived and told them that he had gotten Oedipus from a wandering shepherd and the King of Corinth had raised him as his own. (916) 231-9121. www.shadyladybar.com. "@type": "ImageObject", Polyneices and Eteocles despised their father for what he had done, even though it was not his fault. Oedipus means swollen foot. { He settled in Boeotia (named for the ox), and founded in this new land the city of Cadmea, later called Thebes. "@context": "http://schema.org", "description": "Prior to becoming the King of Thebes, Laius lived in exile in Peloponnesus, hosted by King Pelops I. Laius fell in love with Pelops illegitimate son Chryssipus II. Jocasta, in her shame, hanged herself. Ino was the wicked stepmother of Phrixus, the boy who was saved from death by a ram of the Golden Fleece. Autonome's son was turned into a deer while hunting and she watched him torn apart by his own dogs. { The city is not heard from again. The five Sparti had supernatural powers with which they helped Cadmus build the new city. Ares Serpent When the place for the new city was determined, Cadmus decided to sacrifice the ox to the goddess Athena. Placing oneself in a position of superiority over other. It appears that you have an ad-blocker running. Because Eteocles was a hero who defended Thebes from its attackers, he would be buried with full funeral rites and honors. { There the oracle told him to buy an ox which had a moon-shaped mark on its side, and to drive it before him. Fear because we too do not know our future or fate. (Another version of the story indicates that his ankles had been riveted together with a bolt.). What happened to all four daughters of Cadmus? But Laius disregarded the oracle (further grounds for him to be punished by the gods) and eventually he and Jocasta conceived a son. "@context": "http://schema.org", 2. The Sparti were the progenitors of the following generations of citizens of Thebes. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/34/Meanwhile%2C+Back+in+Thebes.jpg", "description": "He sent some of his men to draw water from a spring (later called Dirce) belonging to Ares (the god of war). Background: The Founding of ThebesThe princess Europa disappeared from the coasts of Phoenicia on the back of a bull (Zeus in disguise had kidnapped her). }, 36 It shows that she can break the rules for her principles, revealing that women are as capable as men. "name": "Oedipus Becomes and Adult", }, 60 ", son. "@context": "http://schema.org", The Royal House of Thebes sbetti409. "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. We're sorry, SparkNotes Plus isn't available in your country. "@context": "http://schema.org", ", "@type": "ImageObject", are engaged to be married. Antigone. over the throne. An exaggerated sense of pride or self-confidence, often accompanied by stubbornness and the refusal to listen to the reason of others. "@context": "http://schema.org", Part One. A tragic protagonist must have magnitude; his struggles are great because he is important to society. Oedipus means swollen foot. His feet had swollen because they had been so tightly bound together. Meanwhile, his other daughter, Ismene, has ", "@context": "http://schema.org", The spring was guarded by a serpent or dragon which was the sacred offspring of Ares. Contact us { The Oracle of Apollo at Delphi warned him not to have a son because that son was fated to kill his own father. Because the ancestors of Thebes were related to Zeus, he assisted in the defense of Thebes by hurling thunderbolts at the Argives. ", Cadmus\u2019 son was Polydorus. (Women were not allowed to be in positions of power.). He did not want to kill his "father" as the Oracle at Delphi had said he would. Apollo told him to stop looking for her and build his own city. "@type": "ImageObject", The house of Thebes was no more. Ismene came to him before he died. ", }, 64 { "@context": "http://schema.org", The first part of Oedipus fate had been fulfilled. When Jocasta bore a son, Laius had his feet pinned together (to keep his ghost from walking) and ordered a shepherd to abandon the baby on Mount Cithaeron near Thebes. )", Seven armies with seven chieftains returned to Thebes and attacked its gates. "width": "800" Laius Abduction of Chryssipus "description": "Is an uncommon man who possesses the greatness to battle his own destiny. ", The Final Curse Oedipus promised to banish himself from Thebes, never to return. The Abduction of Europa "width": "800" Apollo and The Temple at Delphi { goes on four feet in the morning, on two at noonday, on three in She could communicate with Apollo and provide humans with a prediction of their fates. "description": "The Oracle of Apollo at Delphi. They all failed in their search, and while his brothers went on . "width": "800" 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. Oedipus answered the question: The answer is man: At birth, he crawls, as an adult he walks upright on two feet, and as an old man he walks with a cane. "description": "He 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. "@type": "ImageObject", Who went with Oedipus when he was expelled from Thebes? "width": "800" 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. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/63/Predetermined+Fate+Each+individual+is+born+with+a+fate+that+is+determined+by+the+gods+at+birth.+One%E2%80%99s+fate+cannot+be+changed+or+avoided..jpg", You'll also receive an email with the link. ", $24.99 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. The Sphinx is creature that has the body of a lion, the upper torso of a woman, and it has wings. "@context": "http://schema.org", SparkNotes Plus subscription is $4.99/month or $24.99/year as selected above. (She had been left by Zeus (the bull) upon the shore by Mount Dicte in Crete. 1 Oedipus by Sophocles. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/24/House+of+Thebes+Family+Tree+%28edited%29+Yes%2C+write+this+in+your+notes..jpg", { "description": "He came to a crossroad where he encountered an old man in a chariot and his five guards. "@type": "ImageObject", Dont have an account? When did Cadmus and Harmonia leave Thebes? "@type": "ImageObject", ", He realizes that he is Laiuss son and has fulfilled the horrible "name": "The Abduction of Europa", An oracle decrees that the only way for the plague to end would be to punish King Laius's killer. "name": "Important Cities Pay attention to the next two maps. 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. Oedipus and Jocasta successfully ruled Thebes for many years. "name": "Cadmus The First King of Thebes", Do not confuse the concept of Greek Tragedy with the modern use of the word tragic, which is often used to describe events that we think of as being sad or unfortunate. Sow the earth with dragon's teeth. Cadmus and his brothers went to search for Europa. "@context": "http://schema.org", { E. Antiques allow people to feel what people from other times felt. "name": "The Three Plays of the Oedipus Cycle", He suffers from a reversal of fortune or fall from high to low. Polyneices and Eteocles despised their father for what he had done, even though it was not his fault. Catharsis The protagonist's actions should arouse feelings of both pity and fear in the audience. Region of Boeotia. Burial would include the application of sacred oils to cleanse the body, a casting of earth upon the body, and cremation upon a pyre. Oedipus ardently began the search. The first part of Oedipus\u2019 fate had been fulfilled. He wandered Greece as he tried to determine what he should do. ", Laius abducted Chryssipus and was eventually arrested by Chryssipus half brothers. Free trial is available to new customers only. (Women were not allowed to be in positions of power.) "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/20/The+Sparti+From+the+sown+teeth+sprang+forth+armed+men+%28Sparti%29+who+began+fighting+and+killing+each+other..jpg", Polyneices marching against the city which Eteocles held, Adrastus, king of Argos, and another Adrastus' brother-in-law, Amphiaraus. }, 54 "@type": "ImageObject", Oedipus means swollen foot. His feet had swollen because they had been so tightly bound together. "width": "800" an army to attack the city. You are about to embark on a journey into the dark but illuminating world of the Oedipus story. "description": "Polyneices went to the city of Argos and acquired the aid of the Argive armies. { }, 48 }, 9 Which youth died before the battle began? But five became Cadmus's helpers Hamonia cadmus's wife got what from who A necklace from Aphrodite which would bring the downfall of later generations what happend to semele "width": "800" She was born fully grown from the head of Zeus. 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