{ oxen. ", Read the excerpt from "The Royal House of Thebes.". (916) 231-9121. www.shadyladybar.com. Cadmus and Harmonia were turned into serpents because he had killed the dragon of Ares. "description": "Cadmus and Harmonia are turned into Snakes", dies while pregnant with Dionysus; Ino becomes the wicked stepmother A terrible plague visits Thebes. "@context": "http://schema.org", { }, 46 "name": "Laius Attempts to Change his Fate", The souls of the unburied are not allowed to enter Hades, and are destined to walk the earth in torment. "name": "Predetermined Fate Each individual is born with a fate that is determined by the gods at birth. Because they were twins, Eteocles and Polyneices agreed to share the throne by ruling in alternate years. Colonus, where the Benignant Goddesses had a refuge for suppliants. "@type": "ImageObject", Looks like youve clipped this slide to already. "description": "", The Sphinx asks, What creature goes on four feet in the morning, "description": "The Characters. "description": "Because they were twins, Eteocles and Polyneices agreed to share the throne by ruling in alternate years. on 50-99 accounts. From the sown teeth sprang forth armed men (Sparti) who began fighting and killing each other. }, 39 { He usually suffers from hubris (Pride) as shown through hamartia (character flaw or error in judgment). }, 34 "name": "Cadmus and the Serpent", 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. and. "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_54.jpg", The wedding was a grand spectacle, with the gods, the Muses, and the Charites ("Graces") attending, among others. The Sphinx threw itself from a cliff and died. You are going to kill your father. Oedipus killed the old man and four of his guards. "name": "", The teeth turned into armed warriors who fought until five remained. "@context": "http://schema.org", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/32/Banished+from+Corinth.jpg", Updated: 2:45 PM PST February 24, 2022. Instead of abandoning the baby, Laius shepherd gave it to another shepherd, who in turn took the child to the city of Corinth. "@context": "http://schema.org", "description": "Cadmus in his wanderings came to Delphi. He was man without a homeland. "description": "", What happened next is recounted in Sophocles' Antigone, which we will be reading for unit 9. Ares Serpent When the place for the new city was determined, Cadmus decided to sacrifice the ox to the goddess Athena. War was an immense factor. son, Menoeceus, dies. Choral -- singing seems to have been an important part. Oedipus had two sons, Polyneices and Eteocles and two daughters, Ismene and Antigone. }, 5 The hero would become the king of Thebes. Walk into the Shady Lady and youll feel like you walked into a 1920's speakeasy. A Sentry: charged with guarding the body of Polyneices. "name": "Battle at the Crossroad", Greek masks helped conceal the men's faces while they played the female parts, suspending disbelief. "@type": "ImageObject", The Riddle and the PrizeWhat goes on four feet in the morning, on two at noon, and on three in the evening? A. Creon threatened death for anyone who disobeyed him. 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Contact us }, 30 You can read the details below. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/38/The+Riddle+and+the+Prize.jpg", "name": "The Abduction of Europa", 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 . Cadmus and his wife, Harmonia, into serpents for no reason. "name": "Oedipus and the Sphinx", .. Of those fierce darts Despair at me doth throw: .. . Laius wanted to know if he would have an heir to the throne. The Royal House of Athens Presentation By: Joel Petrucci . He must face the world alone. "name": "Ares\u2019 Serpent When the place for the new city was determined, Cadmus decided to sacrifice the ox to the goddess Athena. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/42/The+Truth+and+its+Consequences.jpg", ", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/45/A+Kingdom+Divided+Creon+once+again+served+as+Regent+of+Thebes+until+Oedipus+died+and+Eteocles+and+Polyneices+were+old+enough+to+rule..jpg", Apollo was the god of Truth and Prophecy. As Adrastus and the army approached Thebes, they sent Tydeus on ahead to try to talk Eteocles into abdicating the throne. D. Antiques decorators manipulate time for a fee. { Part 5, Chapter 2, pg. Focus is on psychological and ethical attributes of characters, rather than physical and sociological. ", GREEK THEATER Background Information for Antigone. 68 terms. One of them had a boar painted on his shield, the other a lion. "@context": "http://schema.org", "name": "During the Battle Creon\u2019s son, Menoeceus II sacrificed his life so that Thebes could win the war. "width": "800" Instead, he went to Delphi to learn about his background, where the oracle instead told him that he would kill his father and marry his mother. He suffers from a reversal of fortune or fall from high to low. Greek Tragedy Performed during festivals worshipping Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, rebirth Actors and playwrights competed Choral -- singing seems to have been an important part 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 "width": "800" "name": "Oedipus", The sisters returned to the city of Thebes and found the war. * Many of the horrible acts that took place in this chapter were not done on purpose. Teiresias uses "width": "800" "description": "Cadmus and his sister Europa were the children of Agenor I, the king of Phoenicia. "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_17.jpg", He came to Thebes and solved the riddle of the Sphinx, killing it. Predetermined Fate Each individual is born with a fate that is determined by the gods at birth. She was born fully grown from the head of Zeus. rushes out to his death. "@context": "http://schema.org", everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Mythology. Oedipus searches for the murderer, his own city. What happened to the last five dragon-men? "@context": "http://schema.org", the throne passes to Creon. }, 64 The spring was guarded by a serpent or dragon which was the sacred offspring of Ares. }, 44 }, 58 ", }, 36 (one code per order). he meets on a highway, who everyone believes is a stranger. 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. Creon told him to flee, but Menoeceus was determined to fight. He would marry Queen Jocasta. 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. "name": "Laius\u2019 Abduction of Chryssipus", argument; they now realize that man was Laius. (She had been left by Zeus (the bull) upon the shore by Mount Dicte in Crete. "@context": "http://schema.org", The House of Thebes : According to most popular legend, though there are variations in different sources, Thebes was founded this way. 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). 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. Renew your subscription to regain access to all of our exclusive, ad-free study tools. 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. Although characters may die in Greek Tragedies, the tragedy arises from the protagonist\u2019s poor choices which result from his tragic flaw. Oedipus began his investigation and little by little, the facts came out, but Oedipus pride would not allow him to accept the testimony of his witnesses. }, 15 The tragic story behind the tragedy of Oedipus the King. One of the seven champions survived. "name": "Polyneices Retaliates", He convinces six other chieftains to (She had been left by Zeus (the bull) upon the shore by Mount Dicte in Crete.) "width": "800" "description": "He sent some of his men to draw water from a spring (later called Dirce) belonging to Ares (the god of war). 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. Because they were twins, Eteocles and Polyneices agreed to share the throne by ruling in alternate years. Eteocles would rule for the first year, then Polyneices would take over for the second year. "width": "800" Later, Cadmeia was name of the citadel, while the entire city was . 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. "name": "Some believe the chorus sang, moved, danced", Corinth. 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. The guard returned to the Palace of Thebes to reveal the news that King Laius had been murdered by a band of robbers. his wish to be buried in his home city, but Creon decrees that anyone The bar is decorated with dark woods . During those times, women were forbidden from participating in theater roles. Polyneices RetaliatesPolyneices went to the city of Argos and acquired the aid of the Argive armies. One of the worst disgraces a person could suffer would be to remain unburied. 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. "description": "Eteocles and Polyneices met face-to-face on the battlefield and mortally wounded each other. { { 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. "width": "800" Draw two lines under each verb. son. "@type": "ImageObject", 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 Trojan War, and The Fall of Troy, Part Six. "@type": "ImageObject", Theseus would only do so if it were the will of the people. "description": "The princess Europa disappeared from the coasts of Phoenicia on the back of a bull (Zeus in disguise had kidnapped her). "name": "", There the oracle told him to buy an ox which had a moon-shaped mark on its side, and to drive it before him. One of the worst disgraces a person could suffer would be to remain unburied. By the end of the play, the audience should be purged of pity and fear, so they go through a catharsis. | Who killed herself at the funeral pyre of the Seven? 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. Wed love to have you back! "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_52.jpg", She could communicate with Apollo and provide humans with a prediction of their fates. He came to a crossroad where he encountered an old man in a chariot and his five guards. This family heirloom brought great misfortune to their descendants. Yan and I stopped on our way home to watch the firemen battle the blaze. A conflict ensued between Oedipus and the old man regarding who had the right to pass. Ismene came to him before he died. Adrastus summoned heroes from Argos to lead the campaign against Thebes. "name": "House of Thebes Family Tree (edited) Yes, write this in your notes. Where it lay down, it was fated that Cadmus would found a city and rule as its king. The child was named Oedipus. Eteocles was to be honoured with rites, but Polynieces' body was to be left for birds and beasts. Tragedies are always about spiritual or philosophical conflicts, never about every day events. The souls of the unburied are not allowed to enter Hades, and are destined to walk the earth in torment. He finally rests in Colonus, { "@context": "http://schema.org", Eteocles eventually wins, but Polyneices assembles "width": "800" The Royal House of Thebes. Along came Oedipus, who had heard of the offer. "name": "House of Thebes Family Tree (completed)", }, 42 }, 18 "description": "He came to a crossroad where he encountered an old man in a chariot and his five guards. ", "description": "Oedipus", 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. }, 54 ", "@type": "ImageObject", The Three Plays of the Oedipus CycleOedipus the King Oedipus at Colonus Antigone Written circa 411 BC Antigone is the third play in the trilogy, but Sophocles wrote it before he wrote the other two plays. Eteocles and Polyneices met face-to-face on the battlefield and mortally wounded each other. { 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) "name": "The Burial of the Dead All people have the right to a proper burial, as designated by the laws of the gods. A tragic protagonist must have magnitude; his struggles are great because he is important to society. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/64/Freedom+of+Will+and+Action.jpg", "width": "800" Cadmus = Harmonia Europa (= Zeus) Polydorus (son of Cadmus) Labdacus (son of Polydorus) Laius (son of Labdacus)", "@context": "http://schema.org", "width": "800" { Because there were no more male heirs to the throne, Creon was once again in charge of Thebes as regent. We think you have liked this presentation. Agenor I, sent Cadmus in search of Europa, telling him not to return until he had found his sister. At the end of the first year, Eteocles refused to give up the throne to his brother, and banished Polyneices from Thebes. Oedipus abdicates the throne but remains in Thebes, and Laius wanted to know if he would have an heir to the throne. 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. This is yet to be proven though. What did Creon want done with the brothers' bodies? tied up on a mountain to die. Thebes was originally called Cadmeia. "@type": "ImageObject", The misuse of freedom to try to change one\u2019s fate may result in additional suffering. Later, Cadmeia was name of the citadel, while the entire city was renamed Thebes, named after Thebe, wife of Amphion. Enjoy access to millions of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from Scribd. 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