"contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/7/Apollo+and+The+Temple+at+Delphi.jpg", ", Answer by Guest. He convinces six other chieftains to two in the afternoon, and three in the evening? Oedipus gives the There was a theory that masks helped accentuate the actor's or actress' voice during a stage performance. A conflict ensued between Oedipus and the old man regarding who had the right to pass. Although characters may die in Greek Tragedies, the tragedy arises from the protagonist\u2019s poor choices which result from his tragic flaw. During those times, women were forbidden from participating in theater roles. ", This Study Guide consists of approximately 59pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - A band of robbers had slain him together with his attendants except for one, The Sphinx - a winged lion with the face of a woman. Because Eteocles was a hero who defended Thebes from its attackers, he would be buried with full funeral rites and honors. Creon tries to protect the boy from battle, }, 33 }, 5 The Bacchae, also known as The Bacchantes (Gr: Bakchai), is a late tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides, and it is considered one of his best works and one of the greatest of all Greek tragedies. Oedipus became the King of Thebes. )", "description": "The Abduction of Europa", 2023 SlidePlayer.com Inc. All rights reserved. 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. "width": "800" Stories based on myth or history, but varied interpretations of events. (She had been left by Zeus (the bull) upon the shore by Mount Dicte in Crete.). }, 50 Also, all of the bodies of the dead Argives would be left on the battlefield to rot. "width": "800" "name": "Creon\u2019s Edicts Because Eteocles was a hero who defended Thebes from its attackers, he would be buried with full funeral rites and honors. Instead of abandoning the baby, Laius shepherd gave it to another shepherd, who in turn took the child to the city of Corinth. Being a man without a country, he had nothing to lose, so he accepted the challenge and approached the Sphinx. Laius returned to Thebes as its rightful king with Jocasta (a distant cousin), daughter of Menoeceus I as his queen. { The Gods, and The Two Great Gods of Earth, Part One. }, 14 What creature, the Sphinx asked him, She could communicate with Apollo and provide humans with a prediction of their fates. { He suffers a loss of dignity, as well as suffering caused by the loss of loved ones. He suffers a loss of dignity, as well as suffering caused by the loss of loved ones. "name": "House of Thebes Family Tree (edited) Yes, write this in your notes. Cadmus and Harmonia are turned into Snakes "width": "800" report form. A Sentry: charged with guarding the body of Polyneices. (for a summary of the action of the play, see. "description": "He sent some of his men to draw water from a spring (later called Dirce) belonging to Ares (the god of war). But as fate would have it . Oedipus seeks the truth, but a prophet tells Oedipus that he himself is the killer. "@type": "ImageObject", The Oracle told Creon that Thebes could only be saved by revealing the killer of King Laius. . "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_22.jpg", The spring was guarded by a serpent or dragon which was the sacred offspring of Ares. He then withdrew, blessed his daughters, and vanished before Theseus. "description": "The Oracle of Apollo at Delphi. The Thebans drew lots to determine which gates they would defend. "width": "800" }, 34 Along came Oedipus, who had heard of the offer. When their sons grew older, a terrible plague ravaged the city. Draw two lines under each verb. Download & View Royal House Of Thebes as PDF for free. ", Neither would relinquish, swords were drawn, and a battle ensued. oxen. Instant access to millions of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, podcasts and more. "@type": "ImageObject", Oedipus The King, aka Oedipus Rex. If the person could not answer the riddle, the Sphinx strangled the victim, and then ate the body. (one code per order). Where it lay down, it was fated that Cadmus would found a city and rule as its king. Laius Abduction of Chryssipus ", "@context": "http://schema.org", "description": "Labdacus Menoeceus I (Great-Grandchild. In Illyria they were changed into serpents by the gods, He bound its feet together and had it exposed on a lonely mountain. of Phrixus (from the story of the Golden Fleece) and commits suicide You can read the details below. }, 42 { 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. The child was named Oedipus. ", Fortune blesses his endeavor, but his children are "width": "800" "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/48/Creon%E2%80%99s+Edicts+Because+Eteocles+was+a+hero+who+defended+Thebes+from+its+attackers%2C+he+would+be+buried+with+full+funeral+rites+and+honors..jpg", { }, 59 "description": "", Placing oneself in a position of superiority over other. She was born fully grown from the head of Zeus. The Sphinx asks, What creature goes on four feet in the morning, "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/3/Important+Cities+Pay+attention+to+the+next+two+maps..jpg", And so the play Antigone beginsThe Characters Creon: acting King of Thebes Eurydice: his wife 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 A Messenger Tiresias: the blind prophet of Thebes who can predict the future and interpret signs sent by the gods Ones fate cannot be changed or avoided. Agenor I, sent Cadmus in search of Europa, telling him not to return until he had found his sister. ", He further agreed to restore them to their homelands, starting with Thebes. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/14/What+Cadmus+Did%3A+Cadmus+searched+for+Europa+but+could+not+find+her..jpg", Oedipus = Jocasta Haemon Menoeceus II. Greek masks helped conceal the men s faces while they played the female parts, suspending disbelief. Cupid and Psyche, and Eight Brief Tales of Lovers, Part Two. { "@type": "ImageObject", }, 8 The Quest of the Golden Fleece, and Four Great Adventures, Part Three. The first part of Oedipus fate had been fulfilled. In anger, Oedipus killed the driver, the passenger, and all of his retainers except one, who escaped. They cursed their father and kicked him out of the city. (She had been left by Zeus (the bull) upon the shore by Mount Dicte in Crete.) Because there were no more male heirs to the throne, Creon was once again in charge of Thebes as regent. Cadmus and his Children. The Oracle of Apollo at Delphi warned him not to have a son because that son was fated to kill his own father. However, nothing was ever found of her, except for the name of the land called Europa. Instead, the shepherd gave the baby to a friend from Corinth. Cadmus and his wife were turned into serpents in their old age for no apparent reason. an army to attack the city. "description": "1. Where did Oedipus and Antigone find themselves? { Hubris results in a tragic end or punishment. "description": "Because Polyneices was a traitor to Thebes, his body would be left on the battlefield to be eaten by dogs and vultures. { Introduction: Royal Kingdom Of Maharlikan. "@type": "ImageObject", Ino's husband was driven mad and killed their son, Melicertes. }, 61 This was easily achieved through the use of masks instead of superfluous and over-the-top makeup. "width": "800" Eteocles and Polynices met in combat and killed each other. Polyneices and Eteolces fought over the throne. 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. By the end of the play, the audience should be purged of pity and fear, so they go through a catharsis. are engaged to be married. Oedipus and the Sphinx Who tell the story of the Seven against Thebes? This document was uploaded by user and they confirmed that they have the permission to share This is yet to be proven though. All people have the right to a proper burial, as designated by the laws of the gods. In "The Royal House of Thebes", Antigone sacrifices her own life by disobeying Creon and burying Polyneices, her brother. Creon threatened death for anyone who disobeyed him. The Theater The theater for which Antigone was written was different from theaters we know today. { Free trial is available to new customers only. Polydorus\u2019 son was Labdacus. When Oedipus is born, Laius leaves the child It shows that she can break the rules for her principles, revealing that women are as capable as men. The hero would become the king of Thebes. Tragedies are about people in conflict with the universe. Enjoy access to millions of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from Scribd. "width": "800" }, 13 "@context": "http://schema.org", }, 40 Six chieftains joined Polyneices. Polyneices and Eteocles despised their father for what he had done, even though it was not his fault. He asked Apollo were she was Slideshow 2196232 by. ", .. Of those fierce darts Despair at me doth throw: .. . Catharsis The protagonist's actions should arouse feelings of both pity and fear in the audience. 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. "name": "Time to skip a few generations to focus on the important part of the story. By the end of the play, the audience should be purged of pity and fear, so they go through a catharsis. { House of Thebes Family Tree (continued)Labdacus Menoeceus I (Great-Grandchild of Cadmus) Laius = Jocasta Creon = Eurydice Oedipus Haemon Menoeceus II In this plot, Laius thought that he could not be accused of killing the child because he did not directly do it himself. "description": "The souls of the unburied are not allowed to enter Hades, and are destined to walk the earth in torment. "description": "He came to a crossroad where he encountered an old man in a chariot and his five guards. Cadmus married Harmonia, the daughter of Aphrodite and Ares, and had four daughters and one son. Because the ancestors of Thebes were related to Zeus, he assisted in the defense of Thebes by hurling thunderbolts at the Argives. Frequent use of messengers to relate information. son, Menoeceus, dies. After her 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. Yan and I stopped on our way home to watch the firemen battle the blaze. His wife, Eurydice, became the queen. Free access to premium services like Tuneln, Mubi and more. Tragic actions arise from a character s inner conflict. At the end of the first year, Eteocles refused to give up the throne to his brother, and banished Polyneices from Thebes. One of the worst disgraces a person could suffer would be to remain unburied. (Another version of the story indicates that his ankles had been riveted together with a bolt. (Women were not allowed to be in positions of power.). 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. C. It is beneficial to create the effect that time has slowed or stopped. Enjoy access to millions of presentations, documents, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more ad-free. "description": "Laius\u2019 Abduction of Chryssipus", 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/8/Temple+of+Apollo+at+Didyma.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_17.jpg", The tragic story behind the tragedy of Oedipus the King. "description": "Laius = Jocasta Creon = Eurydice. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/62/Hubris+The+predominant+type+of+tragic+flaw..jpg", Ismene came to him before he died. Oedipus means swollen foot. His feet had swollen because they had been so tightly bound together. In the second example, Sidney capitalizes* moon,* ordinarily an uncapitalized common noun, because he is addressing the moon as if it we re a person. "width": "800" Antigone accompanied him on his journey; Ismene stayed in Thebes to look after his affairs. Cadmus and his sister Europa were the children of Agenor I, the king of Phoenicia. House of Thebes Family Tree (completed)Laius = Jocasta Creon = Eurydice Oedipus = Jocasta Haemon Menoeceus II Eteocles Polyneices Ismene Antigone* * Haemon and Antigone are engaged to be married. Cecrops is said to have chosen Athena over Poseidon to be the protector of Athens. Part One. He has four daughters, all of whom experience tragedy: Semele { A Sphinx had begun to terrorize the city. }, 63 "@context": "http://schema.org", The Sparti From the sown teeth sprang forth armed men (Sparti) who began fighting and killing each other. "description": "", ", She lives by her own moral code, She sacrifices herself for her values, She is forced to make a difficult decision. The Oracle was the priestess Pythia. "width": "800" his powers to see what has happened, but does not want to tell Oedipus Sometimes it can end up there. The Royal House of Thebes sbetti409. On the way, a chariot ran him off the road and grazed his foot. 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. He suffers from a reversal of fortune or fall from high to low. "@type": "ImageObject", { If the person could not answer the riddle, the Sphinx strangled the victim, and then ate the body. Only when the riddle was answered would the Thebans be spared the agony of the Sphinx, but no one had been able to solve the riddle. Continue to start your free trial. "name": "Background: The Founding of Thebes", Polyneices RetaliatesPolyneices went to the city of Argos and acquired the aid of the Argive armies. { }, 27 ", }, 46 ", "@type": "ImageObject", Haemon: their son, and fianc\u00e9 of Antigone. 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 { The Sphinx is creature that has the body of a lion, the upper torso of a woman, and it has wings. "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", The gods had saved them both, but, she had become a sea-goddess. "@context": "http://schema.org", 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 . Thebes Cadmus had to fight a dragon and then he had to sow the earth with the dragons teeth. One day, B. { It appears that you have an ad-blocker running. Eteocles and Polynieces killed each other, as it all came down to their final fight. 2. Cadmus in his wanderings came to Delphi. "description": "", "width": "800" Writing on a specific topic or theme is par for the course in academia, where the professor sets some limits on the topic, and in commercial nonfiction. "@type": "ImageObject", What did Creon want done with the brothers' bodies? A messenger from "@type": "ImageObject", "@type": "ImageObject", Polyneices and Eteocles despised their father for what he had done, even though it was not his fault. The first part of Oedipus fate had been fulfilled. "width": "800" Adrastus fled to Athens. "@context": "http://schema.org", It met heavy resistance from the beginning, and had trouble staying alive. That Oedipus was the son of Laius, and had killed him, She killed herself and he blinded himself. "width": "800" The Mythology of the Norsemen - The Stories of Signy and of Sigurd, and The Norse Gods. The guard returned to the Palace of Thebes to reveal the news that King Laius had been murdered by a band of robbers. 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 . kills herself. In the end, the gods turn "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", These events took place approximately 200 years before the Trojan War. "@context": "http://schema.org", Acteon was turned into a stag by Artemis and then torn apart by his own dogs. The spring was guarded by a serpent or dragon which was the sacred offspring of Ares. Cupid & Psyche. "@context": "http://schema.org", Because there were no more male heirs to the throne, Creon was once again in charge of Thebes as regent. it. A terrible plague visits Thebes. Five of them survived the massacre. (Another version of the story indicates that his ankles had been riveted together with a bolt.) Tragic actions arise from a character's inner conflict. "@context": "http://schema.org", 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. he meets on a highway, who everyone believes is a stranger. "name": "The Tragedy of the Royal House of Thebes Outline Notes", | "description": "A Greek mask is a kind of mask used to conceal an actor s or actress face during a Greek theater performance. Burial would include the application of sacred oils to cleanse the body, a casting of earth upon the body, and cremation upon a pyre. Creon: acting King of Thebes. "@context": "http://schema.org", { By: Robert Black, Alexandra Hachmeister , and Kelsie Franke . Share buttons are a little bit lower. "description": "Cadmus and the Serpent", Menoeceus needed to be killed to save Thebes. . "name": "During the Battle Creon\u2019s son, Menoeceus II sacrificed his life so that Thebes could win the war. Is a basically good and noble person who causes his own downfall, and possibly that of others around him, because of a tragic flaw. These events took place approximately 200 years before the Trojan War. Oedipus forces him, and the old man says that 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. Because Polyneices was a traitor to Thebes, his body would be left on the battlefield to be eaten by dogs and vultures. "@context": "http://schema.org", Cadmus founded Thebes. kendra_71 PLUS. "@context": "http://schema.org", "width": "800" "description": "Apollo and The Temple at Delphi", Later, Cadmeia was name of the citadel, while the entire city was renamed Thebes, named after Thebe, wife of Amphion. Oedipus promised to banish himself from Thebes, never to return. "name": "The Riddle and the Prize", What are the moral codes in ethics? "@context": "http://schema.org", A tragic protagonist must have magnitude; his struggles are great because he is important to society. He usually suffers from hubris (Pride) as shown through hamartia (character flaw or error in judgment). But Laius disregarded the oracle (further grounds for him to be punished by the gods) and eventually he and Jocasta conceived a son. The misuse of freedom to try to change one\u2019s fate may result in additional suffering. the horrible truth. his daughter, by his side to guide him. "@type": "ImageObject", TO CANCEL YOUR SUBSCRIPTION AND AVOID BEING CHARGED, YOU MUST CANCEL BEFORE THE END OF THE FREE TRIAL PERIOD. { Apollo and The Temple at Delphi 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. }, 28 There, King Polybus adopted the child as his own son. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/59/The+Elements+of+Greek+Tragedy.jpg", Agenor. "width": "800" Teiresias uses Who convinced Theseus of Adrastus' point? "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. In his fear that the Oracles prophecy would come true, Laius plotted to kill his son. "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", "@type": "ImageObject", Click here to review the details. House of Thebes Summary. Talk about what these results tell you about potential listeners. A tragic protagonist must have magnitude; his struggles are great because he is important to society. What did the Sphinx do to anyone who couldn't solve the riddle? Intro to Oedipus 1. "description": "An exaggerated sense of pride or self-confidence, often accompanied by stubbornness and the refusal to listen to the reason of others. The Thebans learned from the seer Tiresias that only if Menoeceus, Creon's son, were sacrificed to Ares could they win the war. "@context": "http://schema.org", }, 60 ", Being a man without a country, he had nothing to lose, so he accepted the challenge and approached the Sphinx. Oedipus went to the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi and learned bad news and worse news: 1. ", "description": "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. Revise each of the following sentences by crossing out each gender-specific term and The city is not heard from again. He sent his child away to be abandoned when it was born. "@context": "http://schema.org", Is an uncommon man who possesses the greatness to battle his own destiny. The House of Thebes was in many ways as unlucky as the House of Atreus, but their troubles seemed a lot less deserved. "name": "Cadmus The First King of Thebes", According to most popular legend, though there are variations in different sources, Thebes was founded this way. }, 36 "@context": "http://schema.org", }, 62 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. Did you know you can highlight text to take a note? He could not cross the river encircling the kingdom of death. ", ", "width": "800" ", "name": "Oedipus is Rescued Instead of abandoning the baby, Laius\u2019 shepherd gave it to another shepherd, who in turn took the child to the city of Corinth. Although written thousands of years ago, it will hold your. }, 51 "description": "Oedipus and the Sphinx", Athena told him to plant the dragon\u2019s teeth in the earth. 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. ", 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. 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. The Greek Tragic Hero Is an uncommon man who possesses the greatness to battle his own destiny. The princess Europa disappeared from the coasts of Phoenicia on the back of a bull (Zeus in disguise had kidnapped her). }, 64 The House of Thebes was in many ways as unlucky as the House of Atreus, but their troubles seemed a lot less deserved. Who escaped kingdom of death herself and he blinded himself years before the Trojan war of Zeus fully grown the! 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