and kills her own son, Pentheus; Autonos son, Actaeon, accidentally "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_22.jpg", Laius Attempts to Change his FateIn his fear that the Oracles prophecy would come true, Laius plotted to kill his son. That Oedipus was the son of Laius, and had killed him, She killed herself and he blinded himself. He sowed dragon's teeth into the ground at the advice of the god . { Important Cities Pay attention to the next two maps.Look for the following cities: Thebes Delphi Corinth Argos Region of Boeotia Being unskilled, he died at once. }, 36 "width": "800" Pity because the protagonist is better than we are, so we place ourselves into his position (empathy). King Laius was the great grandson of Cadmus and he married Jocasta. "description": "As if the death of the king were not bad enough, Thebes had another problem to deal with. "name": "Oedipus Becomes and Adult", "width": "800" 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. ", "description": "Cadmus and the Serpent", writing an appropriate nonsexist term above it. More details. { When he returned, his father's successors to the throne of Thebes were dead, and the Thebans had Laius ascend to the vacant throne, where he married Jocasta. Along came Oedipus, who had heard of the offer. "name": "House of Thebes Family Tree (continued)", ", 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. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/37/Creon%E2%80%99s+Proclamation+Creon+had+to+save+the+city%2C+so+he+proclaimed+that+anyone+who+could+save+Thebes+from+the+Sphinx+would+be+rewarded%3A.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/46/Polyneices+Retaliates.jpg", Chryssipus was eventually murdered by the queen, who wanted her own sons to inherit the throne. Instant access to millions of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, podcasts and more. * The House of Thebes was in many ways as unlucky as the House of Atreus, but their troubles seemed a lot less deserved. 2023 SlidePlayer.com Inc. All rights reserved. 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What was all that was left of the old Thebes? "@context": "http://schema.org", Corinth. How did enslaved people maintain their hope? Thanks for creating a SparkNotes account! "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/6/The+Origin+of+The+Royal+House+of+Thebes.jpg", "name": "The Riddle and the Prize", 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. However, Pelops did not wish to punish a man on account of his love. Apollo told him to stop looking for her and build his own city. War was an immense factor. 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. The hero would become the king of Thebes. ", In Illyria they were changed into serpents by the gods, He bound its feet together and had it exposed on a lonely mountain. However, Pelops did not wish to punish a man on account of his love. after a city, not a person. { Cadmus confronted the dragon and killed it. Eteocles and Polynices met in combat and killed each other. The Tragedy of the Royal House of Thebes Outline NotesSophocles: Greek Playwright Circa 495 406 BC Where was Oedipus held to be the son of the king Polybus? Hubris results in a tragic end or punishment. { The Oracle was the priestess Pythia. One of the seven champions survived. Amphion and Zethus (twin brothers) were the builders of Thebes' walls and its famous seven gates. The properties of fate seem to change and it is never clear whether fate or freewill is in action. ", Many years later, a terrible Sphinx (who put a riddle to every traveler and killed him when he did not answer correctly) besieged Thebes. Ino's husband was driven mad and killed their son, Melicertes. $24.99 Direct Address: With how sad steps, O Moon, thou climb'st the skies! Sophocles BC Most awarded playwright of ancient Athens Wrote 120 Plays o Only 7 complete plays exist o Fragments. In Laiuss absence, Thebes is besieged by the Sphinx, "width": "800" Restored antiques last much longer than common furniture. Antigone was shocked that her brother Polyneices would not be buried. The sisters returned to the city of Thebes and found the war. One of the worst disgraces a person could suffer would be to remain unburied. not so lucky. are engaged to be married. "description": "Oedipus the King. Save over 50% with a SparkNotes PLUS Annual Plan! "description": "Each person is given a personal allotment of unavoidable suffering. ", Polyneices and Eteocles despised their father for what he had done, even though it was not his fault. "@type": "ImageObject", He must face the world alone. However, nothing was ever found of her, except for the name of the land called Europa. The child was named Oedipus. Get Annual Plans at a discount when you buy 2 or more! 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. Adrastus fled to Athens. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/40/House+of+Thebes+Family+Tree+%28completed%29.jpg", Tiresias: the blind prophet of Thebes who can predict the future and interpret signs sent by the gods. izzypng PLUS. 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. Identify the proper noun in given item. }, 10 Choral -- singing seems to have been an important part. Thebes was a city of south east of Boeotia, was founded by its first king, Cadmus, descendant of Io and brother of Europa. Cupid & Psyche. "@type": "ImageObject", "description": "Oedipus and the Sphinx", He settled in Boeotia (named for the ox), and founded in this new land the city of Cadmea, later called Thebes. Years later, Laius is killed by a man he meets on a highway, who everyone believes is a stranger. Eurydice: his wife. She could communicate with Apollo and provide humans with a prediction of their fates. brother, Creon, to the Oracle at Delphi to ask the gods how to fix }, 25 ", Where did Oedipus and Antigone find themselves? 1 Oedipus by Sophocles. The Oracle of Apollo at Delphi warned him not to have a son because that son was fated to kill his own father. "description": "Each person is expected to accept his fate and fulfill it with dignity. He suffers from a reversal of fortune or fall from high to low. The Oracle of Apollo at Delphi warned him not to have a son because that son was fated to kill his own father. Polyneices went to the city of Argos and acquired the aid of the Argive armies. Later, Cadmeia was name of the citadel, while the entire city was renamed Thebes, named after Thebe, wife of Amphion. { Creon once again served as Regent of Thebes until Oedipus died and Eteocles and Polyneices were old enough to rule. "@type": "ImageObject", Athens marched against the city to retrieve the dead bodies. "width": "800" one day kill his father. Select three options. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/14/What+Cadmus+Did%3A+Cadmus+searched+for+Europa+but+could+not+find+her..jpg", Men sprang up and all but five killed each other. Cadmus and his Children. "name": "The Sparti From the sown teeth sprang forth armed men (Sparti) who began fighting and killing each other. 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. 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. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/3/Important+Cities+Pay+attention+to+the+next+two+maps..jpg", "width": "800" "name": "The Abduction of Europa", What ways can ones destiny be predicted? Because they were twins, Eteocles and Polyneices agreed to share the throne by ruling in alternate years. "@type": "ImageObject", By signing up you agree to our terms and privacy policy. The Abduction of Europa 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". What are the moral codes in ethics? It appears that you have an ad-blocker running. { 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. Those who accept their fates should suffer no more than their allotted amount of suffering. The ancestor is Cecrops, who in some cases is a magical half-man, half-dragon creature. }, 43 "@context": "http://schema.org", When Oedipus is born, Laius leaves the child tied up on a mountain to die. }, 23 These five helped to build Thebes and make it a glorious city. Battle at the CrossroadHe came to a crossroad where he encountered an old man in a chariot and his five guards. "@context": "http://schema.org", C. It is beneficial to create the effect that time has slowed or stopped. }, 41 The fifth guard escaped and fled. "@type": "ImageObject", of Phrixus (from the story of the Golden Fleece) and commits suicide Oedipus at Colonus. At the end of his servitude, he married Harmonia, the daughter of Ares and Aphrodite. Also, all of the bodies of the dead Argives would be left on the battlefield to rot. Cadmus and Harmonia were turned into serpents because he had killed the dragon of Ares. He usually suffers from hubris (Pride) as shown through hamartia (character flaw or error in judgment). "description": "Cadmus in his wanderings came to Delphi. "@context": "http://schema.org", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/11/Zeus+and+Zeus+Fighting+a+Titan.jpg", Ismene came to him before he died. 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. "width": "800" "description": "Temple of Apollo at Didyma", "width": "800" }, 31 { Oedipus killed the old man and four of his guards. Jocasta began to panic. ", "@type": "ImageObject", father, King Laius of Thebes, that a son of his will one day kill Share buttons are a little bit lower. "description": "1. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/57/Greek+Masks.jpg", "width": "800" "description": "The Abduction of Europa", "description": "Laius = Jocasta Creon = Eurydice. The Fate of Cadmus and Harmonia. Oedipus went to the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi and learned bad news and worse news: 1. "@context": "http://schema.org", Polyneices was building an army in another town. "@context": "http://schema.org", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/55/Greek+Tragedy+Performed+during+festivals+worshipping+Dionysus%2C+the+god+of+wine%2C+fertility%2C+rebirth..jpg", He settled in Boeotia (named for the ox), and founded in this new land the city of Cadmea, later called Thebes. son. The Oracle of Apollo at Delphi warned him not to have a son because that son was fated to kill his own father. He lured Chrysippus out of town and raped him, then fled back to Thebes as Pelops cursed him for his transgression. "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", 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. Antigone and Boadicea are two female characters that are convinced of what they want and they know how to reach it. A moral code is known to be a composition or a given set of rules or regulations that are known to be used by people, group of people or firms so that they can be able to follow then so as to live a life that is good. }, 61 { "description": "A Greek mask is a kind of mask used to conceal an actor s or actress face during a Greek theater performance. The answer is: C. One must follow one's own moral code, no matter the price. Along came Oedipus, who had heard of the offer. The Oedipus Myth Characters and Terms: King Laios Queen Jocasta Thebes Oracle at Delphi Oedipus Corinth Sphinx Chorus Choragos. In Laius's absence, Thebes is besieged by the Sphinx, a monster who devours anyone who cannot answer her riddle. Athena told him to plant the dragons teeth in the earth. The Final Curse Oedipus promised to banish himself from Thebes, never to return. "@context": "http://schema.org", Hubris results in a tragic end or punishment. House of Thebes Family Tree (edited) Yes, write this in your notes.Zeus = Io Epaphus Poseidon = Lybia Agenor Cadmus = Harmonia Europa (= Zeus) Polydorus (son of Cadmus) Labdacus (son of Polydorus) Laius (son of Labdacus) 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. ", Subscribe now. Because Polyneices was a traitor to Thebes, his body would be left on the battlefield to be eaten by dogs and vultures. Who in the world is Sophocles? The Tragedy of the Royal House of Thebes Notes Sophocles: Greek Playwright Sophocles: Greek Playwright Circa 495 406 BC Circa. The misuse of freedom to try to change ones fate may result in additional suffering. Cadmus and Europa were descendants of the god Zeus (his great-great grandchildren). The Royal House of Athens is notable in the number and degree of supernatural feats that befall its members. "width": "800" Brief Myths Arranged Alphabetically, Part Seven. ", "width": "800" }, 38 Creon threatened death for anyone who disobeyed him. The Sphinx threw itself from a cliff and died. He suffers a loss of dignity, as well as suffering caused by the loss of loved ones. The Gods, and The Two Great Gods of Earth, Part One. }, 16 "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/61/The+Greek+Tragic+Hero.jpg", Antigone explores a variety of themes, including pride, emotion . "name": "The Burial of the Dead All people have the right to a proper burial, as designated by the laws of the gods. From the sown teeth sprang forth armed men (Sparti) who began fighting and killing each other. Revise each of the following sentences by crossing out each gender-specific term and ", 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. Aeschylus and Euripides - Euripides tells it in a more agreeable way. "@context": "http://schema.org", { His wife, Eurydice, became the queen. ANTIGONE By: Sophocles. Laius ordered a shepherd to take the baby and bind (or bolt) the baby\u2019s feet so he could not walk, and then take the child to the mountains and abandon it. the royal house of thebes moral lesson theme Home; About; Services; Testimonials; Contact The Sophocles Trilogies Oedipus the King Oedipus at Colonus Antigone Oedipus Rex. Antigone accompanied him on his journey; Ismene stayed in Thebes to look after his affairs. Now customize the name of a clipboard to store your clips. Meanwhile, in Argos, Adrastus, king of Argos, had learned from an oracle that he must "yoke his daughters to a boar and a lion." "@context": "http://schema.org", Examples of Tragic Masks Greek masks helped conceal the men s faces while they played the female parts, suspending disbelief. Oedipus sends Jocastas The Sphinx asked all passersby a riddle. "@context": "http://schema.org", { "name": "", * Many of the horrible acts that took place in this chapter were not done on purpose. { "width": "800" The first part of Oedipus fate had been fulfilled. Women could not be rulers in Greek society. Download & View Royal House Of Thebes as PDF for free. However, Pelops did not wish to punish a man on account of his love. There the oracle told him to buy an ox which had a moon-shaped mark on its side, and to drive it before him. Neither would relinquish, swords were drawn, and a battle ensued. remained in Thebes, and his two sons, Eteocles and Polyneices, fight kidnapping, her father sends her brothers to look for her. Which youth died before the battle began? Anyone who tried to bury the body of Polyneices against Creons order would be put to death by stoning. 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. She could communicate with Apollo and provide humans with a prediction of their fates. The misuse of freedom to try to change ones fate may result in additional suffering. "width": "800" "@type": "ImageObject", Read the excerpt from " The Story of a Warrior Queen .". Neither would relinquish, swords were drawn, and a battle ensued. { "width": "800" What was reported to have happened to the Laius? Thebes was originally called Cadmeia. Oedipus became the King of Thebes. }, 55 . )", Who tell the story of the Seven against Thebes? 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 . "width": "800" Read the excerpts from " The Royal House of Thebes " and " The Story of a Warrior Queen . "name": "Cadmus and the Serpent", He was man without a homeland. Because the ancestors of Thebes were related to Zeus, he assisted in the defense of Thebes by hurling thunderbolts at the Argives. What would Cadmus come upon when he left Delphi? prophecy. { "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/38/The+Riddle+and+the+Prize.jpg", They had four children. "width": "800" "name": "Background: The Founding of Thebes", Creon decreed that whoever could solve the riddle would become the next king. ", Apollo told him to stop looking for her and build his own city. Mythology lesson 2 jupiter (zeus) kelliemason . "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/42/The+Truth+and+its+Consequences.jpg", "@context": "http://schema.org", He introduced the alphabet to Greece and married a daughter of Ares and Aphrodite. Shari painted many pictures in art class. "description": "Zeus and Zeus Fighting a Titan", Where it lay down, it was fated that Cadmus would found a city and rule as its king. Tragedies are about people in conflict with the universe. . Tabulate and analyze the results. "name": "Hubris The predominant type of tragic flaw. "name": "Time to skip a few generations to focus on the important part of the story. Oedipus and the Sphinx The Sphinx asked all passersby a riddle. He suffers a loss of dignity, as well as suffering caused by the loss of loved ones. They cursed their father and kicked him out of the city. Oedipus "name": "The Elements of Greek Tragedy", together: on the road from Delphi, Oedipus killed a man in a heated Cadmus confronted the dragon and killed it. What Cadmus Did: Cadmus searched for Europa but could not find her.Cadmus in his wanderings came to Delphi. Do not sell or share my personal information, 1. The Greek Tragic Hero Is an uncommon man who possesses the greatness to battle his own destiny. "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_54.jpg", Did you know you can highlight text to take a note? 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. Frequent use of messengers to relate information. Meanwhile, Back in ThebesThe guard returned to the Palace of Thebes to reveal the news that King Laius had been murdered by a band of robbers. on 2-49 accounts, Save 30% "@type": "ImageObject", Free trial is available to new customers only. Temple of Apollo at Didyma "@context": "http://schema.org", 2. Use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. ", Polyneices and Eteocles despised their father for what he had done, even though it was not his fault. He must face the world alone. During those times, women were forbidden from participating in theater roles. He would marry Queen Jocasta. (Another version of the story indicates that his ankles had been riveted together with a bolt. Please wait while we process your payment. Antigone and Ismene: the daughters of Oedipus. 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. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/41/More+Bad+News+Thebes+began+to+suffer+from+a+Plague+and+a+Famine.jpg", The Sparti were the progenitors of the following generations of citizens of Thebes. Oedipus killed the old man and four of his guards. Aeschylus and Euripides - Euripides tells it in a more agreeable way. "@type": "ImageObject", Apollo and The Temple at Delphi BACKGROUND. There was a theory that masks helped accentuate the actor's or actress' voice during a stage performance. Tragedies are about people in conflict with the universe. Why was Amphiaraus ultimately marching against Thebes? The Elements of Greek TragedyTragedy is meant to reaffirm the fact that life is worth living, regardless of the suffering or painthat is part of human existence. Greek masks helped conceal the men's faces while they played the female parts, suspending disbelief. Epaphus. "description": "", Athena told him to plant the dragon\u2019s teeth in the earth. "width": "800" "width": "800" The two Great Gods of the Earth. Oedipus promised to banish himself from Thebes, never to return. { before he wrote the other two plays. Greek masks helped conceal the men's faces while they played the female parts, suspending disbelief. Sophocles Born in 495 BC to a wealthy family in Athens, Greece Wrote more than 120 plays; only 7 survive today Extremely popular in Greece and collegiate. "description": "The Characters. Eteocles was to be honoured with rites, but Polynieces' body was to be left for birds and beasts. Because Apollos favorite dragon was killed, Cadmuss descendants were cursed so that at some point a King and. Oedipus married his mother, Jocasta, and unknowingly fulfilled the second part of his fate. Tragedies are always about spiritual or philosophical conflicts, never about every day events. Cadmus and Harmonia were turned into serpents because he had killed the dragon of Ares. Oedipus means swollen foot. His feet had swollen because they had been so tightly bound together. Eteocles wound up defending the gate which his brother, Polynices, was attacking. Because there were no more male heirs to the throne, Creon was once again in charge of Thebes as regent. The favorite bathing place of Artemis, just as she was disrobing. Because there were no more male heirs to the throne, Creon was once again in charge of Thebes as regent. { (for a summary of the action of the play, see. 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