Polybus enters and Oedipus learns that he is not Polybuss true }, 59 }, 42 Part Four, Chapter III The Adventures of Odysseus, Part Four, Chapter IV The Adventures of Aeneas, Part Five, Chapter III; Part Six, Chapters III, Part Four, Chapter 3- The Adventures of Odysseus, Part Four, Chapter 4 - The Adventures of Aeneas, Part Five, Chapter 3; Part Six, Chapters 1-2. Why was Amphiaraus ultimately marching against Thebes? House of Thebes Family Tree (continued)Labdacus Menoeceus I (Great-Grandchild of Cadmus) Laius = Jocasta Creon = Eurydice Oedipus Haemon Menoeceus II "@type": "ImageObject", "@type": "ImageObject", }, 18 However, nothing was ever found of her, except for the name of the land called Europa. Thieves had killed Laius on a path many years before. The last champion went to Athens and asked Theseus to join with him and force Creon to release the bodies. There, King Polybus adopted the child as his own son. According to most popular legend, though there are variations in different sources, Thebes was founded this way. That Oedipus was the son of Laius, and had killed him, She killed herself and he blinded himself. "@context": "http://schema.org", Enjoy access to millions of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from Scribd. The Argive armies were defeated and Thebes was victorious. }, 19 "@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. 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 himself is the guilty party. { Eteocles and Polynieces killed each other, as it all came down to their final fight. Treasury of the Athenians at DelphiAn Example of Greek Architecture "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", ", Tap here to review the details. 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. ", { The fifth guard escaped and fled. Oedipus Haemon Menoeceus II. "@type": "ImageObject", We think you have liked this presentation. Together they ruled Thebes as its first King and Queen. "@context": "http://schema.org", The Riddle and the PrizeWhat goes on four feet in the morning, on two at noon, and on three in the evening? The Final Curse Oedipus promised to banish himself from Thebes, never to return. "@type": "ImageObject", Please wait while we process your payment. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/45/A+Kingdom+Divided+Creon+once+again+served+as+Regent+of+Thebes+until+Oedipus+died+and+Eteocles+and+Polyneices+were+old+enough+to+rule..jpg", Despite this, Antigone buried her brother. the evening?. "name": "", Many of these themes can be found in the conflict between Antigone and Creon. However, the dragon had been sacred to Ares, and, as punishment, Cadmus had to serve Ares for one year (or eight years). "description": "Each person is expected to accept his fate and fulfill it with dignity. Abstract: The Royal House of Thebes. "description": "There, King Polybus adopted the child as his own son. If you don't see it, please check your spam folder. The child was named Oedipus. Athena told him to plant the dragons teeth in the earth. These events took place approximately 200 years before the Trojan War. Part 5, Chapter 2, pg. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/60/Catharsis+The+protagonist+s+actions+should+arouse+feelings+of+both+pity+and+fear+in+the+audience..jpg", Chryssipus was eventually murdered by the queen, who wanted her own sons to inherit the throne. }, 52 Oedipus became king of Thebes and married Jocasta. "description": "", "description": "Labdacus Menoeceus I (Great-Grandchild. When the place for the new city was determined, Cadmus decided to sacrifice the ox to the goddess Athena. ", The Sophocles Trilogies Oedipus the King Oedipus at Colonus Antigone Oedipus Rex. The shepherd did as he was told, except", { Hubris results in a tragic end or punishment. This is yet to be proven though. He accidentally saw Artemis naked while bathing, and was turned into a stag and torn apart (read more from the Part Five. Polyneices dying words express Women could not be rulers in Greek society. "description": "Zeus = Io. Zeus and Zeus Fighting a Titan Athena told him to plant the dragon\u2019s teeth in the earth. What did Theseus do when he marched on Thebes? Those who accept their fates should suffer no more than their allotted amount of suffering. After years of happy rule, a terrible plague hits the land. { Focus is on psychological and ethical attributes of characters, rather than physical and sociological. Acteon was turned into a stag by Artemis and then torn apart by his own dogs. Who tell the story of the Seven against Thebes? Examples of Tragic Masks "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. He suffers a loss of dignity, as well as suffering caused by the loss of loved ones. The Phoenician princess Europa was carried off over the sea by a bull, and her father, Agenor, commanded his sons, including Cadmus, to find her. What did the Sphinx do when Oedipus answered her riddle? What happende to the teeth Amred men came out and fought each other. Neither would relinquish, swords were drawn, and a battle ensued. The Royal House of Thebes. As Oedipus left Thebes, he cursed his sons and told them that their inheritance would be divided by the sword. In this plot, Laius thought that he could not be accused of killing the child because he did not directly do it himself. are engaged to be married. "name": "Hubris The predominant type of tragic flaw. Oedipus, in his shame, took the two brooches from Jocasta\u2019s gown and plunged the pins into his eyes, thus blinding himself from the vision of what he had done. You can read the details below. "@context": "http://schema.org", ", The teeth turned into armed warriors who fought until five remained. The Sphinx asked all passersby a riddle. Members will be prompted to log in or create an account to redeem their group membership. "name": "The Greek Tragic Hero", The Phoenician princess Europa was carried off over the sea by a bull, and her father, Agenor, commanded his sons, including Cadmus, to find her. Who convinced Theseus of Adrastus' point? There, Laius fell in love with Pelops' son, Chrysippus. "@context": "http://schema.org", Oedipus = Jocasta Haemon Menoeceus II. A tragic protagonist must have magnitude; his struggles are great because he is important to society. 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. On the way, a chariot ran him off the road and grazed his foot. (for a summary of the action of the play, see. Agenor I, sent Cadmus in search of Europa, telling him not to return until he had found his sister. "name": "Happy Family Oedipus and Jocasta successfully ruled Thebes for many years. "description": "The guard returned to the Palace of Thebes to reveal the news that King Laius had been murdered by a band of robbers. "@context": "http://schema.org", "name": "Temple of Apollo at Didyma", 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. A Greek mask is a kind of mask used to conceal an actor's or actress' face during a Greek theater performance. The Sphinx Asks a RiddleAs if the death of the king were not bad enough, Thebes had another problem to deal with. Each person is given a personal allotment of unavoidable suffering. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/61/The+Greek+Tragic+Hero.jpg", The Chorus and Leader: represent the voices of the citizens of Thebes and serve as advisors to Creon. { When did Cadmus and Harmonia leave Thebes? This is yet to be proven though. How the World and Mankind Were Created, and The Earliest Heroes, Part Two. The Sparti were the progenitors of the following generations of citizens of Thebes. Those who accept their fates should suffer no more than their allotted amount of suffering. You can view our. }, 17 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. Argos. Adrastus fled to Athens. Oedipus married his mother, Jocasta, and unknowingly fulfilled the second part of his fate. Creon had to save the city, so he proclaimed that anyone who could save Thebes from the Sphinx would be rewarded: 1. "@context": "http://schema.org", The Sphinx asked all passersby a riddle. The throne of a city was passed on the eldest male heir. However, nothing was ever found of her, except for the name of the land called Europa. The Theater The theater for which Antigone was written was different from theaters we know today. "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_51.jpg", "description": "1. Updated: 2:45 PM PST February 24, 2022. 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. It had trouble with its surrounding, from nature to man. He came back and told them that the murderer of Laius must be found. Anyone who tried to bury the body of Polyneices against Creons order would be put to death by stoning. Eteocles would rule for the first year, then Polyneices would take over for the second year. GREEK THEATER Background Information for Antigone. "name": "Cadmus and the Serpent", oxen. "@context": "http://schema.org", The ancestor is Cecrops, who in some cases is a magical half-man, half-dragon creature. How did enslaved people maintain their hope? "name": "King Laius: A Curse on the House of Thebes", Downtown Sacramento. What did Creon want done with the brothers' bodies? Cadmus went to the city of Delphi. The Royal House of Thebes Chapter 18 Answer the following questions in complete sentences. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/1/The+Tragedy+of+the+Royal+House+of+Thebes+Outline+Notes.jpg", { "name": "More Bad News Thebes began to suffer from a Plague and a Famine", creating and saving your own notes as you read. The Oracle told Creon that Thebes could only be saved by revealing the killer of King Laius. "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", "width": "800" 2. "description": "Oedipus and the Sphinx", Polyneices marching against the city which Eteocles held, Adrastus, king of Argos, and another Adrastus' brother-in-law, Amphiaraus. ", Direct Address: With how sad steps, O Moon, thou climb'st the skies! The Sphinx is creature that has the body of a lion, the upper torso of a woman, and it has wings. Agenor. We're sorry, SparkNotes Plus isn't available in your country. Is a basically good and noble person who causes his own downfall, and possibly that of others around him, because of a tragic flaw. Oedipus means swollen foot. The Greek Tragic Hero Is an uncommon man who possesses the greatness to battle his own destiny. "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_53.jpg", 2. Apollo and The Temple at Delphi Read the excerpt from "The Royal House of Thebes." Which universal theme is best represented in the excerpt? Polyneices RetaliatesPolyneices went to the city of Argos and acquired the aid of the Argive armies. Cadmus and the Serpent ", "width": "800" Who killed herself at the funeral pyre of the Seven? What are three examples of primary sources? { }, 36 Ten years later, the sons of the original seven heroes who fought against Thebes organized another expedition, they took Thebes, sacked it, and destroyed it. She was born fully grown from the head of Zeus. If the person could not answer the riddle, the Sphinx strangled the victim, and then ate the body. }, 41 Agave killed her son, Pentheus, ruler of Thebes at the time, while under the influence of Dionysus. Also, all of the bodies of the dead Argives would be left on the battlefield to rot. Greek masks helped conceal the men's faces while they played the female parts, suspending disbelief. Greek writer that lived anywhere between 496 BC BC One of three main ancient Greek writers whose work. "@type": "ImageObject", As Laius had no heir to the throne because he had disposed of his only son, Creon, the brother of Jocasta, the Queen, became the acting regent. Violence and death offstage. Ino's husband was driven mad and killed their son, Melicertes. "@type": "ImageObject", "@type": "ImageObject", You are about to embark on a journey into the dark but illuminating world of the Oedipus story. ", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/64/Freedom+of+Will+and+Action.jpg", "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", The gods took exception to the abduction (not to Laius\u2019 love for Chryssipus) and set a curse on Laius that would last for three generations. Apollo told him to stop looking for her and build his own city. Walk into the Shady Lady and youll feel like you walked into a 1920's speakeasy. . "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/36/Oedipus+and+the+Sphinx.jpg", the tragic heroine Read the excerpt from "The Royal House of Thebes." How does Antigone's action as a rebel reveal the universal theme? Cadmus = Harmonia Europa (= Zeus) Polydorus (son of Cadmus) Labdacus (son of Polydorus) Laius (son of Labdacus)", Sophocles BC Most awarded playwright of ancient Athens Wrote 120 Plays o Only 7 complete plays exist o Fragments. 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. 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. The battle raged on, and only Adrastus escaped death. { ", "name": "The Riddle and the Prize", In the end, the kindly What creature, the Sphinx asked him, 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". His own dogs saw him running and killed him. 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. "width": "800" before he wrote the other two plays. "@type": "ImageObject", Tragedy is meant to reaffirm the fact that life is worth living, regardless of the suffering or painthat is part of human existence. 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. "width": "800" He could not cross the river encircling the kingdom of death. }, 7 Revise each of the following sentences by crossing out each gender-specific term and Part One. 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"contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/26/King+Laius%3A+A+Curse+on+the+House+of+Thebes.jpg", { }, 37 "@context": "http://schema.org", ", Read the excerpt from "The Royal House of Thebes.". Because they were twins, Eteocles and Polyneices agreed to share the throne by ruling in alternate years. "description": "Apollo and The Temple at Delphi", By the end of the play, the audience should be purged of pity and fear, so they go through a catharsis. Oedipus is suddenly exiled and has only Antigone, Activate your 30 day free trialto unlock unlimited reading. The hero would become the king of Thebes. Oedipus killed the old man and four of his guards. "width": "800" "name": "Examples of Tragic Masks", Tragedies are always about spiritual or philosophical conflicts, never about every day events. "name": "Apollo and The Temple at Delphi", In this plot, Laius thought that he could not be accused of killing the child because he did not directly do it himself. "description": "", One of the worst disgraces a person could suffer would be to remain unburied. "name": "", }, 34 The dynastic head, Cadmus, is a brother }, 23 }, 3 "@context": "http://schema.org", Cadmus and his wife were turned into serpents in their old age for no apparent reason. Enjoy access to millions of presentations, documents, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more ad-free. Talk about what these results tell you about potential listeners. March 2, 2023, SNPLUSROCKS20 The House of Thebes was in many ways as unlucky as the House of Atreus, but their troubles seemed a lot less deserved. Tabulate and analyze the results. What makes Antigone a rebel is her decision to go bury her brother, with or without Ismene.In "The Royal House of Thebes", Creon, the ruler of Thebes, forbids all citizens to bury Ismene and Antigone's brother Polynices, who is . "@type": "ImageObject", "description": "Laius returned to Thebes as its rightful king with Jocasta (a distant cousin), daughter of Menoeceus I as his queen. He suffers from a reversal of fortune or fall from high to low. ", He came to Thebes and solved the riddle of the Sphinx, killing it. As Oedipus left Thebes, he cursed his sons and told them that their inheritance would be divided by the sword. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/58/Examples+of+Tragic+Masks.jpg", }, 2 { When he cajoled the blind prophet, he said that it was he, Oedipus that had killed him. Labdacus son was Laius. Cupid and Psyche, and Eight Brief Tales of Lovers, Part Two. 1409 R Street. "@type": "ImageObject", It shows that she can break the rules for her principles, revealing that women are as capable as men. "@context": "http://schema.org", and. Who wrote plays about Oedipus and his children? over the throne. Polyneices went to the city of Argos and acquired the aid of the Argive armies. Along came Oedipus, who had heard of the offer. Polyneices and Eteocles despised their father for what he had done, even though it was not his fault. "@context": "http://schema.org", "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_17.jpg", "name": "The Sphinx Asks a Riddle", { Seven armies with seven chieftains returned to Thebes and attacked its gates. ANTIGONE By: Sophocles. He sent some of his men to draw water from a spring (later called Dirce) belonging to Ares (the god of war). When Oedipus is born, Laius leaves the child 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. }, 9 Creon had her killed. ", Important Cities Pay attention to the next two maps.Look for the following cities: Thebes Delphi Corinth Argos Region of Boeotia The Sphinx is creature that has the body of a lion, the upper torso of a woman, and it has wings. 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. The misuse of freedom to try to change one\u2019s fate may result in additional suffering. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/7/Apollo+and+The+Temple+at+Delphi.jpg", { he meets on a highway, who everyone believes is a stranger. Freedom of Will and ActionEach person is expected to accept his fate and fulfill it with dignity. Oedipus went to the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi and learned bad news and worse news: 1. The Oracle was the priestess Pythia. son. { What ways can ones destiny be predicted? Because Polyneices was a traitor to Thebes, his body would be left on the battlefield to be eaten by dogs and vultures. "name": "The Three Plays of the Oedipus Cycle", Oedipus asked Teiresias who the murderer was and he refused to answer. }, 11 Creon decreed that none of those who attacked Thebes would be buried. The shepherd verified this and Oedipus suddenly realized that he had killed his father and married his mother. "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_22.jpg", but the impetuous youth, believing he must make this sacrifice, She flung into his face drops of water and he became a stag, and his heart became a deer's heart. Later, Cadmeia was name of the citadel, while the entire city was renamed Thebes, named after Thebe, wife of Amphion. "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", Teiresias uses "width": "800" "name": "Time to skip a few generations to focus on the important part of the story. "description": "", . "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/28/Laius%E2%80%99+Return+to+Thebes.jpg", If the person could not answer the riddle, the Sphinx strangled the victim, and then ate the body. The Royal House of Athens Presentation By: Joel Petrucci . "@context": "http://schema.org", Learn faster and smarter from top experts, Download to take your learnings offline and on the go. "@context": "http://schema.org", Neither would relinquish, swords were drawn, and a battle ensued. * Many of the horrible acts that took place in this chapter were not done on purpose. Later, Cadmeia was name of the citadel, while the entire city was . of Phrixus (from the story of the Golden Fleece) and commits suicide "width": "800" 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. "name": "", Women could not be rulers in Greek society. Because the ancestors of Thebes were related to Zeus, he assisted in the defense of Thebes by hurling thunderbolts at the Argives. You are going to marry your mother. He convinces six other chieftains to He went to the city as a hero and married the King's widow. What would happen if Polynieces' body was not buried? She could communicate with Apollo and provide humans with a prediction of their fates. father, King Laius of Thebes, that a son of his will one day kill "width": "800" "width": "800" 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. Fear because we too do not know our future or fate. Each person is expected to accept his fate and fulfill it with dignity. ", "description": "In his fear that the Oracle\u2019s prophecy would come true, Laius plotted to kill his son. "description": "", When their sons grew older, a terrible plague ravaged the city. "name": "", Mythology Part 5, Chapter 2: The Royal House of Thebes. "description": "Is an uncommon man who possesses the greatness to battle his own destiny. Oedipus married his mother, Jocasta, and unknowingly fulfilled the second part of his fate. He came to a crossroad where he encountered an old man in a chariot and his five guards. A terrible plague visits Thebes. Antigone The Story Behind the Story. Looks like youve clipped this slide to already. You are going to kill your father. He suffers a loss of dignity, as well as suffering caused by the loss of loved ones. ", At the end of the first year, Eteocles refused to give up the throne to his brother, and banished Polyneices from Thebes. after her husband kills their son; Agave is driven mad by Dionysus 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. The Fate of Cadmus and Harmonia. Polyneices and Eteolces fought over the throne. { The Abduction of Europa Aphrodite (or Athena) gave Harmonia a divine necklace made by Hephaestus. { "description": "Because they were twins, Eteocles and Polyneices agreed to share the throne by ruling in alternate years. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/23/Time+to+skip+a+few+generations+to+focus+on+the+important+part+of+the+story..jpg", Thebes was originally called Cadmeia. }, 51 "@type": "ImageObject", "@context": "http://schema.org", .. Of those fierce darts Despair at me doth throw: .. . From when Thebes was first founded, it was doomed to fail. ", . "description": "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. The archetype of the tragic heroine supports the theme by showing that Boadicea takes her life and prevents her daughters from being harmed by the Romans. ", The free trial period is the first 7 days of your subscription. He must face the world alone. Oedipus went to the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi and learned bad news and worse news: 1. ", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/9/Treasury+of+the+Athenians+at+Delphi.jpg", Where was Oedipus held to be the son of the king Polybus? As Laius had no heir to the throne because he had disposed of his only son, Creon, the brother of Jocasta, the Queen, became the acting regent. His father said not to return without her. "description": "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. The Sphinx threw itself from a cliff and died. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/21/Cadmus+and+Harmonia+are+turned+into+Snakes.jpg", "width": "800" "description": "Tragedy is meant to reaffirm the fact that life is worth living, regardless of the suffering or pain that is part of human existence. 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