"The world of blindness was a refuge; better to be there than to see with strange shamed eyes the old world that had been so bright." { }, 3 His own dogs saw him running and killed him. A Greek mask is a kind of mask used to conceal an actor's or actress' face during a Greek theater performance. Ino was the wicked stepmother of Phrixus, the boy who was saved from death by a ram of the Golden Fleece. The gods had saved them both, but, she had become a sea-goddess. Download ppt "The Tragedy of the Royal House of Thebes Outline Notes". "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/31/Oedipus+Becomes+and+Adult.jpg", Cadmus confronted the dragon and killed it. "width": "800" "@context": "http://schema.org", There, King Polybus adopted the child as his own son. His feet had swollen because they had been so tightly bound together. Because the ancestors of Thebes were related to Zeus, he assisted in the defense of Thebes by hurling thunderbolts at the Argives. }, 2 "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. "description": "An Example of Greek Architecture. "@context": "http://schema.org", and. }, 27 of Phrixus (from the story of the Golden Fleece) and commits suicide What makes Antigone a rebel the royal house of Thebes? ", Oedipus killed the old man and four of his guards. "@context": "http://schema.org", Use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. He wandered Greece as he tried to determine what he should do. Where did Oedipus and Antigone find themselves? 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. "name": "Greek Tragedy Performed during festivals worshipping Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, rebirth. ", "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", Laius abducted Chryssipus and was eventually arrested by Chryssipus\u2019 half brothers. "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", BACKGROUND. }, 11 When the place for the new city was determined, Cadmus decided to sacrifice the ox to the goddess Athena. Boadicea's warrior archetype leads her to fight the Romans and die if necessary. Creon and Polynices both arrived to kidnap Oedipus, but Theseus made them leave, though not before Oedipus could curse Polynices. 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. He saw Polynices and Tydeus, an exile from Calydon, fighting. He must face the world alone. "@type": "ImageObject", Region of Boeotia. "name": "Freedom of Will and Action", The five Sparti had supernatural powers with which they helped Cadmus build the new city. "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. "@type": "ImageObject", "description": "In his fear that the Oracle\u2019s prophecy would come true, Laius plotted to kill his son. Cadmus founded Thebes. The teeth turned into armed warriors who fought until five remained. Agenor. In the battle at Thebes, there were seven heroes on each side, and seven gates of the city. }, 34 Apollo and The Temple at Delphi Free trial is available to new customers only. Cadmuss great-great-grandson, Oedipus. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/38/The+Riddle+and+the+Prize.jpg", In Laiuss absence, Thebes is besieged by the Sphinx, The Sphinx is creature that has the body of a lion, the upper torso of a woman, and it has wings. In the end, the gods turn During those times, women were forbidden from participating in theater roles. Polyneices went to the city of Argos and acquired the aid of the Argive armies. Oedipus went to the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi and learned bad news and worse news: 1. { Circa 495 \u2013 406 BC. Tap here to review the details. 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. They cursed their father and kicked him out of the city. "@type": "ImageObject", "@type": "ImageObject", He finally rests in Colonus, The Sphinx asked all passersby a riddle. He convinces six other chieftains to "@context": "http://schema.org", What did Ismene and Antigone come across as they returned to Thebes? His wife, who was allowed to decide whenever he and Adrastus had an argument, was won over by the necklace of Harmonia, and sent him off to fight. "@context": "http://schema.org", Catharsis = purgation of pity and fear. for a group? 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 came to Thebes and solved the riddle of the Sphinx, killing it. House of Thebes Family Tree (continued)Labdacus Menoeceus I (Great-Grandchild of Cadmus) Laius = Jocasta Creon = Eurydice Oedipus Haemon Menoeceus II Greek Drama Oedipus Rex and Antigone By Sophocles. "description": "Zeus = Io. You are about to embark on a journey into the dark but illuminating world of the Oedipus story. a monster who devours anyone who cannot answer her riddle. How the World and Mankind Were Created, and The Earliest Heroes, Part Two. { 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 . Oedipus himself is the guilty party. Before killing them, the monster posed a riddle: "What goes on four legs in the morning, two at midday, and three in the evening?" "description": "He came to a crossroad where he encountered an old man in a chariot and his five guards. Agenor I, sent Cadmus in search of Europa, telling him not to return until he had found his sister. 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Seven armies with seven chieftains returned to Thebes and attacked its gates. The Royal House of Thebes Chapter 18 Answer the following questions in complete sentences. "description": "", How did the Ancient Greeks prophesize. "name": "The Three Plays of the Oedipus Cycle", Renews March 9, 2023 Thebes was a city of south east of Boeotia, was founded by its first king, Cadmus, descendant of Io and brother of Europa. ", Creon threatened death for anyone who disobeyed him. "description": "Cadmus founded the city of Thebes. 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. You are going to marry your mother. The Sphinx threw itself from a cliff and died. king and marries the widowed queen, Jocasta. He settled in Boeotia (named for the ox), and founded in this new land the city of Cadmea, later called Thebes. 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. 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 . 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. "description": "Antigone accompanied him on his journey; Ismene stayed in Thebes to look after his affairs. "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", By whitelisting SlideShare on your ad-blocker, you are supporting our community of content creators. Menoeceus gladly killed himself outside the city. Laius abducted Chryssipus and was eventually arrested by Chryssipus half brothers. Each individual is born with a fate that is determined by the gods at birth. The misuse of freedom to try to change ones fate may result in additional suffering. "width": "800" "description": "", { Laius Attempts to Change his FateIn his fear that the Oracles prophecy would come true, Laius plotted to kill his son. his own city. Oedipus abdicates the throne but remains in Thebes, and Ino killed her children and then threw herself off a cliff. together: on the road from Delphi, Oedipus killed a man in a heated { Each person is expected to accept his fate and fulfill it with dignity. * The House of Thebes was in many ways as unlucky as the House of Atreus, but their troubles seemed a lot less deserved. He asked to speak to the slave who survived the attack. "description": "There, King Polybus adopted the child as his own son. A heifer, who he must follow, and build his city at the spot she lay down to rest, Kill a terrible dragon who slew his companions at a spring. Wed love to have you back! By: Robert Black, Alexandra Hachmeister , and Kelsie Franke . "@type": "ImageObject", The Tragedy of the Royal House of Thebes Outline NotesSophocles: Greek Playwright Circa 495 406 BC But as fate would have it", The Sphinx threw itself from a cliff and died. "width": "800" ", He lured Chrysippus out of town and raped him, then fled back to Thebes as Pelops cursed him for his transgression. The Sparti From the sown teeth sprang forth armed men (Sparti) who began fighting and killing each other. 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. Eteocles eventually wins, but Polyneices assembles We've updated our privacy policy. }, 44 { Thebes is ultimately victorious, but Eteocles For the next 7 days, you'll have access to awesome PLUS stuff like AP English test prep, No Fear Shakespeare translations and audio, a note-taking tool, personalized dashboard, & much more! ", }, 6 Catharsis The protagonist's actions should arouse feelings of both pity and fear in the audience. "@context": "http://schema.org", Oedipus Haemon Menoeceus II. What creature, the Sphinx asked him, Burial would include the application of sacred oils to cleanse the body, a casting of earth upon the body, and cremation upon a pyre. "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", "@context": "http://schema.org", Part One. "@type": "ImageObject", "width": "800" Is a basically good and noble person who causes his own downfall, and possibly that of others around him, because of a tragic flaw. 2023 SlidePlayer.com Inc. All rights reserved. "description": "", The Gods, and The Two Great Gods of Earth, Part One. Horrified, he abandoned Corinth, and headed towards Thebes where he decided to try his luck as an exile. "@context": "http://schema.org", Identify the proper noun in given item. (Women were not allowed to be in positions of power.) Cadmus and the Serpent "name": "Apollo and The Temple at Delphi", They all failed in their search, and while his brothers went on . ", Five of them survived the massacre. Greek masks helped conceal the men s faces while they played the female parts, suspending disbelief. )", The House of Thebes : According to most popular legend, though there are variations in different sources, Thebes was founded this way. 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" What did the Sphinx do to anyone who couldn't solve the riddle? Purchasing "name": "Banished from Corinth", before he wrote the other two plays. The dynastic head, Cadmus, is a brother "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_51.jpg", Cecrops is said to have chosen Athena over Poseidon to be the protector of Athens. Oedipus seeks the truth, but a prophet tells Oedipus that he himself is the killer. ", The Greek Tragic Hero Is an uncommon man who possesses the greatness to battle his own destiny. Haemon: their son, and fianc\u00e9 of Antigone. Creons Proclamation Creon had to save the city, so he proclaimed that anyone who could save Thebes from the Sphinx would be rewarded: 1. Oedipus killed the old man and four of his guards. "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", Neither would relinquish, swords were drawn, and a battle ensued. Because they were twins, Eteocles and Polyneices agreed to share the throne by ruling in alternate years. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/11/Zeus+and+Zeus+Fighting+a+Titan.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/35/The+Sphinx+Asks+a+Riddle.jpg", "width": "800" "width": "800" The properties of fate seem to change and it is never clear whether fate or freewill is in action. After her The House of Thebes was in many ways as unlucky as the House of Atreus, but their troubles seemed a lot less deserved. "width": "800" Autonome's son was turned into a deer while hunting and she watched him torn apart by his own dogs. Where it lay down, it was fated that Cadmus would found a city and rule as its king. Cadmus The First King of ThebesCadmus and his sister Europa were the children of Agenor I, the king of Phoenicia. Along came Oedipus, who had heard of the offer. The Final Curse Oedipus promised to banish himself from Thebes, never to return. "width": "800" ", She lives by her own moral code, She sacrifices herself for her values, She is forced to make a difficult decision. 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. Years later, the sons of the seven champions returned to Thebes and defeated it again. "description": "Laius\u2019 Abduction of Chryssipus", Oedipus and Jocasta successfully ruled Thebes for many years. Dont have an account? "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", March 2, 2023, SNPLUSROCKS20 brother, Creon, to the Oracle at Delphi to ask the gods how to fix The Royal House of Thebes Summary). ", "@context": "http://schema.org", Thebes was originally called Cadmeia. Where it lay down, it was fated that Cadmus would found a city and rule as its king. Tragic actions arise from a character s inner conflict. You are going to kill your father. Activate your 30 day free trialto unlock unlimited reading. Two daughters, Antigone and Ismene. "description": "Labdacus Menoeceus I (Great-Grandchild. { (one code per order). "name": "Cadmus and Harmonia are turned into Snakes", Meanwhile, in Argos, Adrastus, king of Argos, had learned from an oracle that he must "yoke his daughters to a boar and a lion." "name": "", "@type": "ImageObject", Cadmus confronted the dragon and killed it. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/9/Treasury+of+the+Athenians+at+Delphi.jpg", Later, Cadmeia was name of the citadel, while the entire city was . You might get some help from www.HelpWriting.net Success and best regards! The Royal House of Athens. A Sphinx had begun to terrorize the city. An analysis of Antigone reveals several key themes. "name": "Catharsis The protagonist s actions should arouse feelings of both pity and fear in the audience. He can never escape his fate, but he will insist upon accepting fate on his own terms. Theseus took pity on him, and led an expedition to Thebes, where he forced the Thebans to allow the Argives to bury their dead. "width": "800" { }, 54 "@context": "http://schema.org", }, 5 Cupid and Psyche, and Eight Brief Tales of Lovers, Part Two. }, 16 ", "@type": "ImageObject", Zeus and Zeus Fighting a Titan "description": "A Greek mask is a kind of mask used to conceal an actor s or actress face during a Greek theater performance. A conflict ensued between Oedipus and the old man regarding who had the right to pass. Is a basically good and noble person who causes his own downfall, and possibly that of others around him, because of a tragic flaw. (Another version of the story indicates that his ankles had been riveted together with a bolt.) "name": "", A terrible plague visits Thebes. Instead, the shepherd gave the baby to a friend from Corinth. { Happy Family Oedipus and Jocasta successfully ruled Thebes for many years. }, 9 Athena told him to plant the dragon\u2019s teeth in the earth. 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. This is yet to be proven though. }, 62 Oedipus killed the old man and four of his guards. report form. "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 two Great Gods of the Earth. Eteocles Polyneices Ismene Antigone* * Haemon and Antigone. "description": "Eteocles and Polyneices met face-to-face on the battlefield and mortally wounded each other. "@type": "ImageObject", { "@context": "http://schema.org", "description": "Polyneices went to the city of Argos and acquired the aid of the Argive armies. "name": "Zeus and Zeus Fighting a Titan", "name": "", People will probably never perfect time travel. "description": "Examples of Tragic Masks", Part 5, Chapter 2, pg. "@type": "ImageObject", Oedipus is Rescued Instead of abandoning the baby, Laius shepherd gave it to another shepherd, who in turn took the child to the city of Corinth. 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. The last champion went to Athens and asked Theseus to join with him and force Creon to release the bodies. This was easily achieved through the use of masks instead of superfluous and over-the-top makeup. "name": "Examples of Tragic Masks", son, Menoeceus, dies. Cadmus confronted the dragon and killed it. , Catharsis = purgation of pity and fear Argive armies the bodies in additional suffering friend! 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