}, 48 "@context": "http://schema.org", 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. "width": "800" "@context": "http://schema.org", Theseus took pity on him, and led an expedition to Thebes, where he forced the Thebans to allow the Argives to bury their dead. "@context": "http://schema.org", 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 . "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/40/House+of+Thebes+Family+Tree+%28completed%29.jpg", Adrastus immediately recognized the true meaning of the oracle, stopped the fight, and married his daughters to them. "@context": "http://schema.org", "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", 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. "@type": "ImageObject", As Oedipus left Thebes, he cursed his sons and told them that their inheritance would be divided by the sword. A Sentry: charged with guarding the body of Polyneices. "width": "800" At the end of the first year, Eteocles refused to give up the throne to his brother, and banished Polyneices from Thebes. The Sphinx threw itself from a cliff and died. Polyneices dying words express The inhabitants demanded that he leave before he defiled the grove, and they summoned Theseus, ruler of Athens. father, King Laius of Thebes, that a son of his will one day kill The Burial of the Dead All people have the right to a proper burial, as designated by the laws of the gods. Topic Tracking: Women 18Topic Tracking: Atrocity 11Topic Tracking: Fate 10, Part 1: The Gods, The Creation, Chapter 1: The Titans, Part 1, Chapter 3: How the World and Men were Created, Part 2: Stories of Love, Chapter 1: Cupid and Psyche, Part 2, Chapter 2: Eight Brief Tales of Lovers, Part 2, Chapter 3: The Quest for the Golden Fleece, Part 3: Heroes Before the Trojan War, Chapter 1: Perseus, Part 4: Heroes of the Trojan War, Chapter 1: The Trojan War, Part 4, Chapter 3: The Adventures of Odysseus, Part 4, Chapter 4: The Adventures of Aeneas, Part 5: Great Families, Chapter 1: The House of Atreus, Part 5, Chapter 2: The Royal House of Thebes, Part 5, Chapter 3: The Royal House of Athens, Part 6: Less Important Myths, Chapter 1: Midas and Others, Part 6, Chapter 2: Brief Myths Arranged Alphabetically. 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. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/42/The+Truth+and+its+Consequences.jpg", "width": "800" 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. Circa 495 \u2013 406 BC. "@context": "http://schema.org", 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 { Antigone followed her father as a guide. Greek Masks A Greek mask is a kind of mask used to conceal an actor's or actress' face during a Greek theater performance. Ino's husband was driven mad and killed their son, Melicertes. Cadmus married Harmonia. Creons Edicts Because Eteocles was a hero who defended Thebes from its attackers, he would be buried with full funeral rites and honors. There was a theory that masks helped accentuate the actor's or actress' voice during a stage performance. Cleverness is better than strength. Laius Attempts to Change his FateIn his fear that the Oracles prophecy would come true, Laius plotted to kill his son. Because Eteocles was a hero who defended Thebes from its attackers, he would be buried with full funeral rites and honors. "name": "Temple of Apollo at Didyma", The Greek Tragic Hero Is an uncommon man who possesses the greatness to battle his own destiny. "description": "Cadmus and his sister Europa were the children of Agenor I, the king of Phoenicia. "width": "800" tied up on a mountain to die. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/43/Oedipus.jpg", 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 . The Royal House of Athens Presentation By: Joel Petrucci . These events took place approximately 200 years before the Trojan War. "@type": "ImageObject", Enjoy access to millions of presentations, documents, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more ad-free. Who killed herself at the funeral pyre of the Seven? Seven armies with seven chieftains returned to Thebes and attacked its gates. 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. Oedipus had two sons, Polyneices and Eteocles and two daughters, Ismene and Antigone. 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. 2. Cadmus and Harmonia are turned into Snakes Creon told him to flee, but Menoeceus was determined to fight. Acteon was turned into a stag by Artemis and then torn apart by his own dogs. Two daughters, Antigone and Ismene. the horrible truth. There the oracle told him to buy an ox which had a moon-shaped mark on its side, and to drive it before him. { Teiresias tells Creon that Thebes will be saved if Creons }, 19 "@context": "http://schema.org", }, 7 You may cancel your subscription on your Subscription and Billing page or contact Customer Support at [email protected]. "@context": "http://schema.org", "name": "More Bad News Thebes began to suffer from a Plague and a Famine", He suffers from a reversal of fortune or fall from high to low. "@context": "http://schema.org", What happened to the last five dragon-men? ", Tragedy is meant to reaffirm the fact that life is worth living, regardless of the suffering or painthat is part of human existence. ", She lives by her own moral code, She sacrifices herself for her values, She is forced to make a difficult decision. Boadicea's warrior archetype leads her to fight the Romans and die if necessary. What did the Sphinx do to anyone who couldn't solve the riddle? Tragic actions arise from a character s inner conflict. All these children met with tragedy, either dying in horrible ways or killing their own children. { You are going to marry your mother. . Placing oneself in a position of superiority over other. }, 44 "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/61/The+Greek+Tragic+Hero.jpg", An oracle decrees that the only way for the plague to end would be to punish King Laius's killer. "@context": "http://schema.org", At the end of the first year, Eteocles refused to give up the throne to his brother, and banished Polyneices from Thebes. Creon threatened death for anyone who disobeyed him. He would marry Queen Jocasta. { The hero would become the king of Thebes. Ismene wanted to share the blame, but Antigone would not let her. Oedipus means swollen foot. His feet had swollen because they had been so tightly bound together. writing an appropriate nonsexist term above it. "@type": "ImageObject", They cursed their father and kicked him out of the city. Oedipus ardently began the search. "@type": "ImageObject", Now customize the name of a clipboard to store your clips. Horrified, he abandoned Corinth, and headed towards Thebes where he decided to try his luck as an exile. Oedipus = Jocasta Haemon Menoeceus II. "description": "Cadmus in his wanderings came to Delphi. . Fear because we too do not know our future or fate. { and kills her own son, Pentheus; Autonos son, Actaeon, accidentally Unlike the House of Atreus, the House of Thebes is named Tragic actions arise from a character's inner conflict. $24.99 The spring was guarded by a serpent or dragon which was the sacred offspring of Ares. 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. After Pentheus died, Cadmus' final child, Polydorus, ascended to the throne of Thebes and married Nycteis. Important Cities Pay attention to the next two maps.Look for the following cities: Thebes Delphi Corinth Argos Region of Boeotia "width": "800" The shepherd did as he was told, except", }, 30 * The tragic story of Oedipus is included in this chapter, as he was a member of this family. "description": "", Cadmus and Europa were descendants of the god Zeus (his great-great grandchildren). She could communicate with Apollo and provide humans with a prediction of their fates. 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 city is not heard from again. ", Menoeceus gladly killed himself outside the city. She flung into his face drops of water and he became a stag, and his heart became a deer's heart. Chryssipus was eventually murdered by the queen, who wanted her own sons to inherit the throne. "name": "", Agenor. Although her prophecies were destined to come true, her messages often consisted of incomplete information, and what she said was confusing for humans to completely understand. { a monster who devours anyone who cannot answer her riddle. Being unskilled, he died at once. "@type": "ImageObject", TO CANCEL YOUR SUBSCRIPTION AND AVOID BEING CHARGED, YOU MUST CANCEL BEFORE THE END OF THE FREE TRIAL PERIOD. (Women were not allowed to be in positions of power.) Oedipus killed the old man and four of his guards. }, 23 What was all that was left of the old Thebes? However, the dragon had been sacred to Ares, and, as punishment, Cadmus had to serve Ares for one year (or eight years). "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/35/The+Sphinx+Asks+a+Riddle.jpg", Agenor I, sent Cadmus in search of Europa, telling him not to return until he had found his sister. King Laius was the great grandson of Cadmus and he married Jocasta. The bar is decorated with dark woods . By signing up you agree to our terms and privacy policy. Laius wanted to know if he would have an heir to the throne. "@context": "http://schema.org", { Construct a survey to measure attitudes toward a variety of possible speech subjects (such as the media, government, and the entertainment industry), and give the survey to several classes in your school. { The throne of a city was passed on the eldest male heir. Meanwhile, his other daughter, Ismene, has 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 Riddle and the PrizeWhat goes on four feet in the morning, on two at noon, and on three in the evening? A conflict ensued between Oedipus and the old man regarding who had the right to pass. Talk about what these results tell you about potential listeners. { Polybus enters and Oedipus learns that he is not Polybuss true "@context": "http://schema.org", Because the ancestors of Thebes were related to Zeus, he assisted in the defense of Thebes by hurling thunderbolts at the Argives. Horrified, Jocasta kills herself and Oedipus gouges out a place near Athens sacred to the Eumenides. 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. Frequent use of messengers to relate information. If the editor expresses an interest and asks you to write sections for each region of the country . 20% They had four children. It shows that she can break the rules for her principles, revealing that women are as capable as men. }, 56 During those times, women were forbidden from participating in theater roles. 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. His wife, Eurydice, became the queen. }, 4 Women could not be rulers in Greek society. He suffers a loss of dignity, as well as suffering caused by the loss of loved ones. "@type": "ImageObject", "width": "800" Cadmus and his Children. (She had been left by Zeus (the bull) upon the shore by Mount Dicte in Crete.). { on 2-49 accounts, Save 30% "width": "800" Who convinced Theseus of Adrastus' point? }, 18 What ways can ones destiny be predicted? "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_22.jpg", "name": "The Final Curse Oedipus promised to banish himself from Thebes, never to return. 2023 SlidePlayer.com Inc. All rights reserved. Hubris The predominant type of tragic flaw.An exaggerated sense of pride or self-confidence, often accompanied by stubbornness and the refusal to listen to the reason of others. Argos. By: Robert Black, Alexandra Hachmeister , and Kelsie Franke . his wish to be buried in his home city, but Creon decrees that anyone ", "@context": "http://schema.org", "width": "800" Use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Example leaves\underline{\text{leaves'}}leaves 1. leaves, $\underline{\phantom{\text{The horse}}}$4. Agave killed her son, Pentheus, ruler of Thebes at the time, while under the influence of Dionysus. "@context": "http://schema.org", kills herself. The Sphinx threw itself from a cliff and died. A tragic protagonist must have magnitude; his struggles are great because he is important to society. }, 11 ", Greek masks helped conceal the men s faces while they played the female parts, suspending disbelief. "@type": "ImageObject", Jocasta, in her shame, hanged herself. "@context": "http://schema.org", "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. The Sphinx is creature that has the body of a lion, the upper torso of a woman, and it has wings. Cadmus founded Thebes. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/28/Laius%E2%80%99+Return+to+Thebes.jpg", Although characters may die in Greek Tragedies, the tragedy arises from the protagonist\u2019s poor choices which result from his tragic flaw. In this plot, Laius thought that he could not be accused of killing the child because he did not directly do it himself. "width": "800" "@context": "http://schema.org", Answer by Guest. }, 42 84 terms. Cadmus and Harmonia were turned into serpents because he had killed the dragon of Ares. There, King Polybus adopted the child as his own son. One\u2019s fate cannot be changed or avoided. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/34/Meanwhile%2C+Back+in+Thebes.jpg", 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 happende to the teeth Amred men came out and fought each other. Jocasta hanged herself and Oedipus blinded himself in punishment. "name": "Cadmus and Harmonia are turned into Snakes", He was a prophet and he knew that only Adrastus would survive. Because there were no more male heirs to the throne, Creon was once again in charge of Thebes as regent. He settled in Boeotia (named for the ox), and founded in this new land the city of Cadmea, later called Thebes. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/38/The+Riddle+and+the+Prize.jpg", These events took place approximately 200 years before the Trojan War. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that Intro to Oedipus Rex. }, 52 Later, Cadmeia was name of the citadel, while the entire city was . Because Apollos favorite dragon was killed, Cadmuss descendants were cursed so that at some point a King and. defies the law, burying her brother. As if the death of the king were not bad enough, Thebes had another problem to deal with. When did Cadmus and Harmonia leave Thebes? Activate your 30 day free trialto continue reading. The Argive armies were defeated and Thebes was victorious. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/2/The+Three+Plays+of+the+Oedipus+Cycle.jpg", "description": "", . }, 13 "description": "", Revise each of the following sentences by crossing out each gender-specific term and They cursed their father and kicked him out of the city. The gods had saved them both, but, she had become a sea-goddess. Along came Oedipus, who had heard of the offer. "name": "", An analysis of Antigone reveals several key themes. "@type": "ImageObject", { Catharsis = purgation of pity and fear. B. }, 5 "description": "", }, 45 The Sphinx is creature that has the body of a lion, the upper torso of a woman, and it has wings. Oedipus married his mother, Jocasta, and unknowingly fulfilled the second part of his fate. Violence and death offstage. Cadmus and his wife, Harmonia, into serpents for no reason. it. of Cadmus) Laius = Jocasta Creon = Eurydice. King Laius: A Curse on the House of ThebesPrior 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. before he wrote the other two plays. "description": "", The teeth turned into armed warriors who fought until five remained. "@context": "http://schema.org", "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. { "name": "House of Thebes Family Tree (completed)", ", What came of Athamas after Phrixus was saved? (for a summary of the action of the play, see. "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/3/Important+Cities+Pay+attention+to+the+next+two+maps..jpg", }, 43 (916) 231-9121. www.shadyladybar.com. The five Sparti had supernatural powers with which they helped Cadmus build the new city. "description": "The Oracle of Apollo at Delphi. "width": "800" argument; they now realize that man was Laius. "name": "The Sparti From the sown teeth sprang forth armed men (Sparti) who began fighting and killing each other. Laius abducted Chryssipus and was eventually arrested by Chryssipus half brothers. Cadmus confronted the dragon and killed it. At the end of his servitude, he married Harmonia, the daughter of Ares and Aphrodite. 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. "width": "800" Five of them survived the massacre. "description": "Examples of Tragic Masks", Because the ancestors of Thebes were related to Zeus, he assisted in the defense of Thebes by hurling thunderbolts at the Argives. "name": "Greek Tragedy Performed during festivals worshipping Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, rebirth. { $18.74/subscription + tax, Save 25% his own city. 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