Unlike the House of Atreus, the House of Thebes is named "@type": "ImageObject", Report DMCA. 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. "@type": "ImageObject", "name": "The Tragedy of the Royal House of Thebes Outline Notes", Example leaves\underline{\text{leaves'}}leaves 1. leaves, $\underline{\phantom{\text{The horse}}}$4. This structural conflict is masked by the myth. What goes on four feet in the morning, on two at noon, and on three in the evening? ", }, 10 }, 23 "name": "Greek Tragedy Performed during festivals worshipping Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, rebirth. Fortune blesses his endeavor, but his children are 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": "The Elements of Greek Tragedy", Abstract: The Royal House of Thebes. "name": "House of Thebes Family Tree (completed)", Who promised Oedipus that his grave-place would bring a mysterious blessing to the gods? B. }, 5 An oracle informed him that he would be killed by his own son, and, as a result, Laius refrained from intercourse with his wife, until one night, in a drunken rage, he had intercourse with her anyway. Cadmus confronted the dragon and killed it. Tabulate and analyze the results. It began with Cadmus, who founded the city of Thebes by killing a dragon and sowing its teeth. He sowed dragon's teeth into the ground at the advice of the god . 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. ", She lives by her own moral code, She sacrifices herself for her values, She is forced to make a difficult decision. The Sphinx threw itself from a cliff and died. Thieves had killed Laius on a path many years before. Apollo told him to stop looking for her and build his own city. "description": "The Characters. The House of Thebes was in many ways as unlucky as the House of Atreus, but their troubles seemed a lot less deserved. after her husband kills their son; Agave is driven mad by Dionysus Yan and I stopped on our way home to watch the firemen battle the blaze. Intro to Oedipus 1. Although written thousands of years ago, it will hold your. Adrastus immediately recognized the true meaning of the oracle, stopped the fight, and married his daughters to them. }, 42 Download & View Royal House Of Thebes as PDF for free. }, 7 "@context": "http://schema.org", He would marry Queen Jocasta. to start your free trial of SparkNotes Plus. ", 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). "description": "Because Polyneices was a traitor to Thebes, his body would be left on the battlefield to be eaten by dogs and vultures. Laius abducted Chryssipus and was eventually arrested by Chryssipus half brothers. Renew your subscription to regain access to all of our exclusive, ad-free study tools. Oedipus The King, aka Oedipus Rex. The House of Thebes : According to most popular legend, though there are variations in different sources, Thebes was founded this way. Ismene wanted to share the blame, but Antigone would not let her. . A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing. The ancestor is Cecrops, who in some cases is a magical half-man, half-dragon creature. ", In Illyria they were changed into serpents by the gods, He bound its feet together and had it exposed on a lonely mountain. She could communicate with Apollo and provide humans with a prediction of their fates. 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. }, 57 That Oedipus was the son of Laius, and had killed him, She killed herself and he blinded himself. Teiresias uses "@type": "ImageObject", "name": "Creon\u2019s Proclamation Creon had to save the city, so he proclaimed that anyone who could save Thebes from the Sphinx would be rewarded:", "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. ", It devoured Cadmus men. The Sparti were the progenitors of the following generations of citizens of Thebes. Seven armies with seven chieftains returned to Thebes and attacked its gates. "width": "800" }, 39 { ", "name": "The Greek Tragic Hero", "@context": "http://schema.org", before he wrote the other two plays. { Even Thebes' own leaders were occasionally the problem. He sent Jocasta's brother Creon to Delphi to seek a solution to the plague. ", "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", Polyneices and Eteocles despised their father for what he had done, even though it was not his fault. Laius wanted to know if he would have an heir to the throne. There, Laius fell in love with Pelops' son, Chrysippus. "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "ImageObject", Men sprang up and all but five killed each other. "name": "Laius\u2019 Return to Thebes", Semele, mother of Dionysus, was destroyed when Zeus came to her in all his glory with lightning and thunder. Creon decreed that none of those who attacked Thebes would be buried. Athena told him to plant the dragons teeth in the earth. 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. 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. the throne passes to Creon. 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. Intro to Oedipus Rex. ANTIGONE By: Sophocles. "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", ", Creon had her killed. She could communicate with Apollo and provide humans with a prediction of their fates. kills herself. This document was uploaded by user and they confirmed that they have the permission to share Because there were no more male heirs to the throne, Creon was once again in charge of Thebes as regent. 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. "width": "800" "width": "800" What was revealed after a messenger revealed Polybus' death? 1409 R Street. (916) 231-9121. www.shadyladybar.com. { One of the worst disgraces a person could suffer would be to remain unburied. Later, Cadmeia was name of the citadel, while the entire city was . Cadmus founded Thebes. In this plot, Laius thought that he could not be accused of killing the child because he did not directly do it himself. Modified over 8 years ago, 1 }, 22 ", It began with Cadmus, who founded the city of Thebes by killing a dragon and sowing its teeth. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/10/Cadmus+The+First+King+of+Thebes.jpg", Oedipus killed the old man and four of his guards. The Royal House of Thebes Summary). Eteocles Polyneices Ismene Antigone* * Haemon and Antigone. Oedipus became the King of Thebes. "@context": "http://schema.org", }, 32 "@context": "http://schema.org", 2. Where do the stories of Antigone come from? "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/61/The+Greek+Tragic+Hero.jpg", Oedipus became king of Thebes and married Jocasta. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/2/The+Three+Plays+of+the+Oedipus+Cycle.jpg", Creons Proclamation Creon had to save the city, so he proclaimed that anyone who could save Thebes from the Sphinx would be rewarded: 1. old man dies in peace. Oedipus becomes a famous liberator and marries the late king's wife, Jocasta. The Chorus and Leader: represent the voices of the citizens of Thebes and serve as advisors to Creon. We've encountered a problem, please try again. Polyneices and Eteocles despised their father for what he had done, even though it was not his fault. The Sparti were the progenitors of the following generations of citizens of Thebes. However, nothing was ever found of her, except for the name of the land called Europa. Hubris results in a tragic end or punishment. "name": "Oedipus and the Sphinx", 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. ", "@context": "http://schema.org", "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "ImageObject", Ino's husband was driven mad and killed their son, Melicertes. Which of the following ideas does the last sentence of the passage suggest? his wish to be buried in his home city, but Creon decrees that anyone "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/8/Temple+of+Apollo+at+Didyma.jpg", If the person could not answer the riddle, the Sphinx strangled the victim, and then ate the body. }, 6 Placing oneself in a position of superiority over other. He sent some of his men to draw water from a spring (later called Dirce) belonging to Ares (the god of war). Agenor I, sent Cadmus in search of Europa, telling him not to return until he had found his sister. "@context": "http://schema.org", "width": "800" Laius wanted to know if he would have an heir to the throne. are engaged to be married. Although characters may die in Greek Tragedies, the tragedy arises from the protagonist\u2019s poor choices which result from his tragic flaw. The first part of Oedipus fate had been fulfilled. Who went with Oedipus when he was expelled from Thebes? Answer: The universal theme which is best represented in the excerpt is: Morality outweighs human laws. { He must face the world alone. { { "width": "800" One\u2019s fate cannot be changed or avoided. However, Pelops did not wish to punish a man on account of his love. 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. Delphi. for a customized plan. "width": "800" "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_18.jpg", "@type": "ImageObject", The Sphinx, outraged, }, 2 "width": "800" The child was named Oedipus. There was a theory that masks helped accentuate the actor's or actress' voice during a stage performance. { { 233 terms. Tragic actions arise from a character s inner conflict. A house with Disney-themed rooms ("Alice in Wonderland," "Mickey and Minnie," "Peter Pan" and "Winnie the Pooh") in Anaheim, California, is on the market . "@type": "ImageObject", tied up on a mountain to die. his own eyes. When the place for the new city was determined, Cadmus decided to sacrifice the ox to the goddess Athena. He settled in Boeotia (named for the ox), and founded in this new land the city of Cadmea, later called Thebes. This Study Guide consists of approximately 59pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - }, 12 They had four unfortunate daughters: Semele, who gave birth to Dionysius, Ino, who was an evil stepmother, but became a good goddess after she was turned into a nymph, Agave, who killed her son Pentheus, and Autonome, who watched her own son die. Laius Return to ThebesLaius returned to Thebes as its rightful king with Jocasta (a distant cousin), daughter of Menoeceus I as his queen. Ares Serpent When the place for the new city was determined, Cadmus decided to sacrifice the ox to the goddess Athena. 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. "width": "800" "description": "Is an uncommon man who possesses the greatness to battle his own destiny. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/24/House+of+Thebes+Family+Tree+%28edited%29+Yes%2C+write+this+in+your+notes..jpg", Because they were twins, Eteocles and Polyneices agreed to share the throne by ruling in alternate years. "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. 68 terms. Creon threatened death for anyone who disobeyed him. A conflict ensued between Oedipus and the old man regarding who had the right to pass. Being unskilled, he died at once. ", "width": "800" 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. { ", Shari painted many pictures in art class. argument; they now realize that man was Laius. "name": "", Tragedies are always about spiritual or philosophical conflicts, never about every day events. The Sphinx threw itself from a cliff and died. "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_54.jpg", Creons son, Menoeceus II sacrificed his life so that Thebes could win the war. Oedipus killed the old man and four of his guards. The five Sparti had supernatural powers with which they helped Cadmus build the new city. The Great Heroes before the Trojan War - Perseus, Theseus, Hercules and Atalanta, Part Four. Polyneices RetaliatesPolyneices went to the city of Argos and acquired the aid of the Argive armies. The Quest of the Golden Fleece, and Four Great Adventures, Part Three. The spring was guarded by a serpent or dragon which was the sacred offspring of Ares. They cursed their father and kicked him out of the city. Each person is given a personal allotment of unavoidable suffering. An oracle decrees that the only way for the plague to end would be to punish King Laius's killer. of Europa, the woman Zeus kidnaps while she is a cow. "description": "Oedipus", "@type": "ImageObject", More Bad News Thebes began to suffer from a Plague and a FamineOedipus had to save the city, so he sent Creon to the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi to find out what had to be done. and kills her own son, Pentheus; Autonos son, Actaeon, accidentally "width": "800" { }, 24 They all failed in their search, and while his brothers went on . 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. over the throne. The sisters returned to the city of Thebes and found the war. Sphinx means the strangler. "@type": "ImageObject", "name": "King Laius: A Curse on the House of Thebes", "@type": "ImageObject", Burial would include the application of sacred oils to cleanse the body, a casting of earth upon the body, and cremation upon a pyre. ", "width": "800" "@type": "ImageObject", "width": "800" "name": "Zeus and Zeus Fighting a Titan", The properties of fate seem to change and it is never clear whether fate or freewill is in action. { He usually suffers from hubris (Pride) as shown through hamartia (character flaw or error in judgment). During those times, women were forbidden from participating in theater roles. When he was older, a drunken man questioned Oedipus' parentage, though his mother would not speak to him about the matter. Oedipus and Jocasta piece events Creon once again served as Regent of Thebes until Oedipus died and Eteocles and Polyneices were old enough to rule. What would Cadmus come upon when he left Delphi? It met heavy resistance from the beginning, and had trouble staying alive. { The hero would become the king of Thebes. 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. He wandered Greece as he tried to determine what he should do. The Final Curse Oedipus promised to banish himself from Thebes, never to return. Labdacus son was Laius. writing an appropriate nonsexist term above it. "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", 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. E. Antiques allow people to feel what people from other times felt. "@context": "http://schema.org", Oedipus, who has grown up in Corinth as the son of King Polybus, approaches. "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. ", Written circa 411 BC. Zeus and Zeus Fighting a Titan He convinces six other chieftains to him and marry his wife. As Oedipus left Thebes, he cursed his sons and told them that their inheritance would be divided by the sword. One of the worst disgraces a person could suffer would be to remain unburied. Cadmus and Europa were descendants of the god Zeus (his great-great grandchildren). The Argive armies were defeated and Thebes was victorious. Cadmus married Harmonia, the daughter of Aphrodite and Ares, and had four daughters and one son. Seven armies with seven chieftains returned to Thebes and attacked its gates. 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. { }, 58 "description": "Cadmus founded the city of Thebes. be put to death. (Women were not allowed to be in positions of power.) Being a man without a country, he had nothing to lose, so he accepted the challenge and approached the Sphinx. 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