"description": "Cadmus and the Serpent", Ino was the wicked stepmother of Phrixus, the boy who was saved from death by a ram of the Golden Fleece. ", Draw two lines under each verb. "name": "House of Thebes Family Tree (edited) Yes, write this in your notes. "name": "Some believe the chorus sang, moved, danced", Pity because the protagonist is better than we are, so we place ourselves into his position (empathy). "@context": "http://schema.org", "@context": "http://schema.org", The Greek Tragic Hero Is an uncommon man who possesses the greatness to battle his own destiny. When their sons grew older, a terrible plague ravaged the city. He came to a crossroad where he encountered an old man in a chariot and his five guards. He accidentally saw Artemis naked while bathing, and was turned into a stag and torn apart (read more from the Part Five. Discount, Discount Code Agenor I, sent Cadmus in search of Europa, telling him not to return until he had found his sister. Each person is expected to accept his fate and fulfill it with dignity. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/59/The+Elements+of+Greek+Tragedy.jpg", "@context": "http://schema.org", "@context": "http://schema.org", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/7/Apollo+and+The+Temple+at+Delphi.jpg", { "width": "800" 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. Oedipus went to the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi and learned bad news and worse news: 1. Neither would relinquish, swords were drawn, and a battle ensued. }, 6 }, 41 The Tragedy of the Royal House of Thebes Notes Sophocles: Greek Playwright Sophocles: Greek Playwright Circa 495 406 BC Circa. Where it lay down, it was fated that Cadmus would found a city and rule as its king. 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. ", . { "@context": "http://schema.org", A tragic protagonist must have magnitude; his struggles are great because he is important to society. Many of these themes can be found in the conflict between Antigone and Creon. It began with Cadmus, who founded the city of Thebes by killing a dragon and sowing its teeth. He then withdrew, blessed his daughters, and vanished before Theseus. The Sphinx, in her anger, threw herself off a cliff. "width": "800" Because the ancestors of Thebes were related to Zeus, he assisted in the defense of Thebes by hurling thunderbolts at the Argives. Tragedies are always about spiritual or philosophical conflicts, never about every day events. Members will be prompted to log in or create an account to redeem their group membership. "description": "", "@context": "http://schema.org", The brothers fight each other for the throne, Both brothers die trying to gain power, Read the excerpt from "The Story of a Warrior Queen. The teeth turned into armed warriors who fought until five remained. . However, Pelops did not wish to punish a man on account of his love. and kills her own son, Pentheus; Autonos son, Actaeon, accidentally The battle raged on until the two brothers dueled and died together. 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. Get Annual Plans at a discount when you buy 2 or more! "@type": "ImageObject", { "description": "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. Cadmus son was Polydorus. We've updated our privacy policy. "width": "800" on 50-99 accounts. Who did Adrastus beseech to allow the bodies of the Seven to be buried? { "name": "Banished from Corinth", "@context": "http://schema.org", ", One of them had a boar painted on his shield, the other a lion. "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. $18.74/subscription + tax, Save 25% Burial would include the application of sacred oils to cleanse the body, a casting of earth upon the body, and cremation upon a pyre. Enjoy access to millions of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from Scribd. Read the excerpt from "The Royal House of Thebes." Which universal theme is best represented in the excerpt? "description": "Cadmus founded the city of Thebes. "@context": "http://schema.org", 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. During the Battle Creons son, Menoeceus II sacrificed his life so that Thebes could win the war. "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_4.jpg", However, nothing was ever found of her, except for the name of the land called Europa. The Sphinx Asks a RiddleAs if the death of the king were not bad enough, Thebes had another problem to deal with. "description": "Cadmus in his wanderings came to Delphi. "description": "Oedipus and the Sphinx", Because Apollos favorite dragon was killed, Cadmuss descendants were cursed so that at some point a King and. Cadmus and his brothers went to search for Europa. Many years later, a terrible Sphinx (who put a riddle to every traveler and killed him when he did not answer correctly) besieged Thebes. When he cajoled the blind prophet, he said that it was he, Oedipus that had killed him. { (one code per order). Cadmus and his wife, Harmonia, into serpents for no reason. 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. Oedipus married his mother, Jocasta, and unknowingly fulfilled the second part of his fate. If you are author or own the copyright of this book, please report to us by using this DMCA Why was Amphiaraus ultimately marching against Thebes? ", }, 60 He came to Thebes and solved the riddle of the Sphinx, killing it. Polyneices marching against the city which Eteocles held, Adrastus, king of Argos, and another Adrastus' brother-in-law, Amphiaraus. }. Creon once again served as Regent of Thebes until Oedipus died and Eteocles and Polyneices were old enough to rule. "@type": "ImageObject", The first part of Oedipus fate had been fulfilled. Cadmus wanted to sacrifice the cow to Athena (or Zeus), and sent men to the spring of Aretias to fetch water, but a dragon guarding the place killed them. "name": "The Abduction of Europa", Thebes is ultimately victorious, but Eteocles Although characters may die in Greek Tragedies, the tragedy arises from the protagonist\u2019s poor choices which result from his tragic flaw. He suffers from a reversal of fortune or fall from high to low. Talk about what these results tell you about potential listeners. Teiresias tells Creon that Thebes will be saved if Creons Instead, the shepherd gave the baby to a friend from Corinth. Theseus took pity on him, and led an expedition to Thebes, where he forced the Thebans to allow the Argives to bury their dead. "@type": "ImageObject", For Bark magazine, as an example, you might propose an article on dog-friendly landscaping. 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. "description": "Five of them survived the massacre. Oedipus = Jocasta Haemon Menoeceus II. Antigone. The Sphinx was eating Thebans. Women could not be rulers in Greek society. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/34/Meanwhile%2C+Back+in+Thebes.jpg", izzypng PLUS. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/19/Athena+Goddess+of+wisdom%2C+war+strategies%2C+the+defense+of+cities%2C+heroic+endeavor%2C+weaving%2C+pottery+and+other+crafts%2C+domestic+arts%2C+agriculture%2C+the+olive+tree%2C+and+Athens..jpg", Direct Address: With how sad steps, O Moon, thou climb'st the skies! ", He settled in Boeotia (named for the ox), and founded in this new land the city of Cadmea, later called Thebes. 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. The Royal House of Athens. "width": "800" By the end of the play, the audience should be purged of pity and fear, so they go through a catharsis. ", 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. Temple of Apollo at Didyma He asked Apollo were she was Slideshow 2196232 by. Important Cities Pay attention to the next two maps.Look for the following cities: Thebes Delphi Corinth Argos Region of Boeotia "@context": "http://schema.org", The Oracle of Apollo at Delphi warned him not to have a son because that son was fated to kill his own father. Tiresias: the blind prophet of Thebes who can predict the future and interpret signs sent by the gods. Together they ruled Thebes as its first King and Queen The Fate of Cadmus and Harmonia Cadmus and Harmonia were turned into serpents because he had killed the dragon of Ares. BACKGROUND. Apollo told him to stop looking for her and build his own city. "@context": "http://schema.org", Most important for us, Polydorus and Nycteis had a son named Labdacus, whose son, Laius, fled Thebes to take refuge with Pelops at Elis in the northwest Peloponnese. He suffers a loss of dignity, as well as suffering caused by the loss of loved ones. There the oracle told him to buy an ox which had a moon-shaped mark on its side, and to drive it before him. Being a man without a country, he had nothing to lose, so he accepted the challenge and approached the Sphinx. { "name": "", "width": "800" The last champion went to Athens and asked Theseus to join with him and force Creon to release the bodies. One of the seven champions survived. { The hero would become the king of Thebes. 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. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/14/What+Cadmus+Did%3A+Cadmus+searched+for+Europa+but+could+not+find+her..jpg", If you don't see it, please check your spam folder. the horrible truth. "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_18.jpg", Enjoy access to millions of presentations, documents, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more ad-free. (She had been left by Zeus (the bull) upon the shore by Mount Dicte in Crete. Where did Oedipus and Antigone find themselves? The fifth guard escaped and fled. "description": "", }, 45 "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", "width": "800" "width": "800" Brief Myths Arranged Alphabetically, Part Seven. "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "ImageObject", This is yet to be proven though. The guard returned to the Palace of Thebes to reveal the news that King Laius had been murdered by a band of robbers. { Revise each of the following sentences by crossing out each gender-specific term and "description": "Actors and playwrights competed. You are about to embark on a journey into the dark but illuminating world of the Oedipus story. Agenor. Cadmus confronted the dragon and killed it. After Pentheus died, Cadmus' final child, Polydorus, ascended to the throne of Thebes and married Nycteis. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/57/Greek+Masks.jpg", Antigone, now back in Thebes, is horrified and However, nothing was ever found of her, except for the name of the land called Europa. Intro to Oedipus 1. "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. ", A. { This was easily achieved through the use of masks instead of superfluous and over-the-top makeup. "@type": "ImageObject", Years later, Laius is killed by a man "@type": "ImageObject", Athens marched against the city to retrieve the dead bodies. The hero would become the king of Thebes. }, 15 Oedipus Becomes and AdultHe 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. "@context": "http://schema.org", A messenger from of Phrixus (from the story of the Golden Fleece) and commits suicide He sowed dragon's teeth into the ground at the advice of the god; after all the fighting men who arose from the ground had fought each other, the five that were left became his helpers. Years later, the sons of the seven champions returned to Thebes and defeated it again. Greek writer that lived anywhere between 496 BC BC One of three main ancient Greek writers whose work. "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", Please wait while we process your payment. Tabulate and analyze the results. and Polyneices kill each other. "width": "800" Laius wanted to know if he would have an heir to the throne. "name": "The Burial of the Dead All people have the right to a proper burial, as designated by the laws of the gods. A Greek mask is a kind of mask used to conceal an actor's or actress' face during a Greek theater performance. the tragic heroine Read the excerpt from "The Royal House of Thebes." How does Antigone's action as a rebel reveal the universal theme? Colonus, where the Benignant Goddesses had a refuge for suppliants. }, 56 ", 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. Burial would include the application of sacred oils to cleanse the body, a casting of earth upon the body, and cremation upon a pyre. If war would have been avoided, it might have . "@context": "http://schema.org", The Quest of the Golden Fleece, and Four Great Adventures, Part Three. She bore two sons, Polynices and Eteocles, and two daughters, Antigone and Ismene. Instant access to millions of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, podcasts and more. There was a theory that masks helped accentuate the actor's or actress' voice during a stage performance. (for a summary of the action of the play, see. In the end, the gods turn Mythology lesson 2 jupiter (zeus) kelliemason . Creon and Polynices both arrived to kidnap Oedipus, but Theseus made them leave, though not before Oedipus could curse Polynices. Did you know you can highlight text to take a note? Now customize the name of a clipboard to store your clips. 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. }, 35 { Polyneices dying words express Eteocles and Polynices met in combat and killed each other. Those who accept their fates should suffer no more than their allotted amount of suffering. 2. "@context": "http://schema.org", To make this website work, we log user data and share it with processors. Oedipus means swollen foot. His feet had swollen because they had been so tightly bound together. Cadmus in his wanderings came to Delphi. Meanwhile, his other daughter, Ismene, has Cadmus and Europa were descendants of the god Zeus (his great-great grandchildren). Sophocles BC Most awarded playwright of ancient Athens Wrote 120 Plays o Only 7 complete plays exist o Fragments. The protagonist's actions should arouse feelings of both pity and fear in the audience. Chryssipus was eventually murdered by the queen, who wanted her own sons to inherit the throne. Creons Proclamation Creon had to save the city, so he proclaimed that anyone who could save Thebes from the Sphinx would be rewarded: 1. Treasury of the Athenians at DelphiAn Example of Greek Architecture "name": "Polyneices Retaliates", In "The Royal House of Thebes", Antigone sacrifices her own life by disobeying Creon and burying Polyneices, her brother. By signing up you agree to our terms and privacy policy. Part One. "@context": "http://schema.org", { Like Laius, he too wants to subvert fate. Apollo was the god of Truth and Prophecy. Theseus received him and buried him after his death. From the sown teeth sprang forth armed men (Sparti) who began fighting and killing each other. 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. Sow the earth with dragon's teeth. This family heirloom brought great misfortune to their descendants. { 84 terms. However, the dragon had been sacred to Ares, and, as punishment, Cadmus had to serve Ares for one year (or eight years). "name": "Laius Attempts to Change his Fate", "@context": "http://schema.org", "@context": "http://schema.org", Free trial is available to new customers only. You are going to kill your father. The Sparti were the progenitors of the following generations of citizens of Thebes. }, 57 | }, 37 "description": "What goes on four feet in the morning, on two at noon, and on three in the evening 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. Tragedy is meant to reaffirm the fact that life is worth living, regardless of the suffering or painthat is part of human existence. D. Antiques decorators manipulate time for a fee. { 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. Is a basically good and noble person who causes his own downfall, and possibly that of others around him, because of a tragic flaw. "@context": "http://schema.org", In the battle at Thebes, there were seven heroes on each side, and seven gates of the city. 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