Mythology lesson 2 jupiter (zeus) kelliemason . Most of these fates were brought about by their own disrespect for various gods, apart from Actaeon. Which of the following ideas does the last sentence of the passage suggest? { "width": "800" "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_51.jpg", He can never escape his fate, but he will insist upon accepting fate on his own terms. sees the naked Artemis, who kills him. }, 36 What ways can ones destiny be predicted? A Kingdom Divided Creon once again served as Regent of Thebes until Oedipus died and Eteocles and Polyneices were old enough to rule. Polyneices RetaliatesPolyneices went to the city of Argos and acquired the aid of the Argive armies. "@type": "ImageObject", Like Laius, he too wants to subvert fate. "width": "800" He lured Chrysippus out of town and raped him, then fled back to Thebes as Pelops cursed him for his transgression. * The House of Thebes was in many ways as unlucky as the House of Atreus, but their troubles seemed a lot less deserved. Agenor. Because the ancestors of Thebes were related to Zeus, he assisted in the defense of Thebes by hurling thunderbolts at the Argives. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/25/House+of+Thebes+Family+Tree+%28continued%29.jpg", 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", The protagonist's actions should arouse feelings of both pity and fear in the audience. 2. If the person could not answer the riddle, the Sphinx strangled the victim, and then ate the body. Antigone The Story Behind the Story. The first part of Oedipus\u2019 fate had been fulfilled. He sent his child away to be abandoned when it was born. ", Burial would include the application of sacred oils to cleanse the body, a casting of earth upon the body, and cremation upon a pyre. He introduced the alphabet to Greece and married a daughter of Ares and Aphrodite. His own dogs saw him running and killed him. { Zeus and Zeus Fighting a Titan He came back and told them that the murderer of Laius must be found. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/28/Laius%E2%80%99+Return+to+Thebes.jpg", What was revealed after a messenger revealed Polybus' death? Creon: acting King of Thebes. Oedipus is suddenly exiled and has only Antigone, "@context": "http://schema.org", "name": "A Kingdom Divided Creon once again served as Regent of Thebes until Oedipus died and Eteocles and Polyneices were old enough to rule. The Royal House of Thebes demonstrates the structural conflict of fate vs. free will. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/60/Catharsis+The+protagonist+s+actions+should+arouse+feelings+of+both+pity+and+fear+in+the+audience..jpg", Theseus took pity on him, and led an expedition to Thebes, where he forced the Thebans to allow the Argives to bury their dead. Aeschylus and Euripides - Euripides tells it in a more agreeable way. Ino killed her children and then threw herself off a cliff. Which youth died before the battle began? Who ultimately won in the battle of the Seven against Thebes? The suffering is not necessarily tragic, but is to be accepted as part of life. "name": "Cadmus The First King of Thebes", That Oedipus was the son of Laius, and had killed him, She killed herself and he blinded himself. Cecrops is said to have chosen Athena over Poseidon to be the protector of Athens. tied up on a mountain to die. Why was Amphiaraus ultimately marching against Thebes? { He asked Apollo were she was Slideshow 2196232 by. Pity because the protagonist is better than we are, so we place ourselves into his position (empathy) Fear because we too do not know our future or fate. Cadmus and his brothers went to search for Europa. He has left home because the Oracle at Delphi told him he would He went to the city as a hero and married the King's widow. Important Cities Pay attention to the next two maps.Look for the following cities: Thebes Delphi Corinth Argos Region of Boeotia "name": "Oedipus is Rescued Instead of abandoning the baby, Laius\u2019 shepherd gave it to another shepherd, who in turn took the child to the city of Corinth. ", "@context": "http://schema.org", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/13/The+Abduction+of+Europa.jpg", }, 23 ", The Oracle at Delphi tells Oedipuss 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. "@context": "http://schema.org", ", { What did Theseus do when he marched on Thebes? What ways can ones destiny be predicted? Placing oneself in a position of superiority over other. As his reward for freeing the city, Oedipus becomes The misuse of freedom to try to change ones fate may result in additional suffering. Argos. Who went with Oedipus when he was expelled from Thebes? { Wed love to have you back! 84 terms. Who tell the story of the Seven against Thebes? In his fear that the Oracles prophecy would come true, Laius plotted to kill his son. "@type": "ImageObject", TO CANCEL YOUR SUBSCRIPTION AND AVOID BEING CHARGED, YOU MUST CANCEL BEFORE THE END OF THE FREE TRIAL PERIOD. The Abduction of Europa He must face the world alone. Thank you! Is a basically good and noble person who causes his own downfall, and possibly that of others around him, because of a tragic flaw. Get Annual Plans at a discount when you buy 2 or more! ", Aphrodite (or Athena) gave Harmonia a divine necklace made by Hephaestus. everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Mythology. He usually suffers from hubris (Pride) as shown through hamartia (character flaw or error in judgment). }, 52 goes on four feet in the morning, on two at noonday, on three in He would marry Queen Jocasta. Where was Oedipus held to be the son of the king Polybus? The shepherd did as he was told, except . Cadmus and Harmonia were turned into serpents because he had killed the dragon of Ares. "name": "Laius\u2019 Abduction of Chryssipus", He finally rests in Colonus, writing an appropriate nonsexist term above it. "@type": "ImageObject", After her ", "name": "The Elements of Greek Tragedy", { This document was uploaded by user and they confirmed that they have the permission to share Although characters may die in Greek Tragedies, the tragedy arises from the protagonist\u2019s poor choices which result from his tragic flaw. Men sprang up and all but five killed each other. Laius had gone to Delphi to learn how to rid Thebes of the Sphinx, but reports of his demise by bandits came back to Creon, brother-in-law of Laius and acting ruler of Thebes. Cadmus and his sister Europa were the children of Agenor I, the king of Phoenicia. Why was Amphiaraus unwilling to march against Thebes? 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. "@type": "ImageObject", Horrified, Jocasta kills herself and Oedipus gouges out 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! who buries any of the six dead enemy leadersincluding Polyneiceswill "@context": "http://schema.org", Learn faster and smarter from top experts, Download to take your learnings offline and on the go. 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. Adrastus summoned heroes from Argos to lead the campaign against Thebes. He must face the world alone. Fear because we too do not know our future or fate. Thanks for creating a SparkNotes account! "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", "@context": "http://schema.org", People will probably never perfect time travel. When did Cadmus and Harmonia leave Thebes? However, nothing was ever found of her, except for the name of the land called Europa. "description": "The princess Europa disappeared from the coasts of Phoenicia on the back of a bull (Zeus in disguise had kidnapped her). As if the death of the king were not bad enough, Thebes had another problem to deal with. 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. Who in the world is Sophocles? "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", The Sphinx Asks a RiddleAs if the death of the king were not bad enough, Thebes had another problem to deal with. Now customize the name of a clipboard to store your clips. What was reported to have happened to the Laius? }, 48 The house of Thebes was no more. It began with Cadmus, who founded the city of Thebes by killing a dragon and sowing its teeth. Ismene came to him before he died. How did enslaved people maintain their hope? He usually suffers from hubris (Pride) as shown through hamartia (character flaw or error in judgment). Part 5, Chapter 2, pg. How Can Someone Murder His Father and Marry His Motherand Never Even Realize It??? The Sphinx threw itself from a cliff and died. Apollo and The Temple at Delphi Adrastus immediately recognized the true meaning of the oracle, stopped the fight, and married his daughters to them. Frequent use of messengers to relate information. Oedipus himself is the guilty party. The throne of a city was passed on the eldest male heir. Intro to Oedipus 1. "@type": "ImageObject", All people have the right to a proper burial, as designated by the laws of the gods. Is a basically good and noble person who causes his own downfall, and possibly that of others around him, because of a tragic flaw. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/34/Meanwhile%2C+Back+in+Thebes.jpg", Writing on a specific topic or theme is par for the course in academia, where the professor sets some limits on the topic, and in commercial nonfiction. These five helped to build Thebes and make it a glorious city. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/2/The+Three+Plays+of+the+Oedipus+Cycle.jpg", "width": "800" "@context": "http://schema.org", . "description": "Eteocles and Polyneices met face-to-face on the battlefield and mortally wounded each other. Oedipus Introduction to Greek Tragedy. In the end, the gods turn { "width": "800" ", If the person could not answer the riddle, the Sphinx strangled the victim, and then ate the body. "width": "800" A tragic protagonist must have magnitude; his struggles are great because he is important to society. In "The Royal House of Thebes", Antigone sacrifices her own life by disobeying Creon and burying Polyneices, her brother. Cadmus married Harmonia, the daughter of Aphrodite and Ares, and had four daughters and one son. At this point, the legend of Thebes branches off in many directions and has many variants. The Royal House of Athens is notable in the number and degree of supernatural feats that befall its members. Thebes was a city of south east of Boeotia, was founded by its first king, Cadmus, descendant of Io and brother of Europa. (She had been left by Zeus (the bull) upon the shore by Mount Dicte in Crete.). 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. When Oedipus is born, Laius leaves the child tied up on a mountain to die. Eteocles and Polynieces killed each other, as it all came down to their final fight. "@type": "ImageObject", 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 . 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. creating and saving your own notes as you read. "description": "Pity because the protagonist is better than we are, so we place ourselves into his position (empathy) Fear because we too do not know our future or fate. A Messenger. ", A messenger from Where it lay down, it was fated that Cadmus would found a city and rule as its king. They had four children Twin sons, Eteocles and Polyneices and Two daughters, Antigone and Ismene 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. Want 100 or more? 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. ", Polyneices and Eteocles despised their father for what he had done, even though it was not his fault. Struck with madness, killed his son Melicertes, Leaped into the sea holding his dead body, They became the sea-gods Leucothea and Palaemon, She was driven mad by Dionysus and killed Pentheus with her own hands, believing him to be a lion, She had to endure Actaeon's terrible death when he had done no wrong. "width": "800" At the end of the first year, Eteocles refused to give up the throne to his brother, and banished Polyneices from Thebes. Creon had her killed. "@context": "http://schema.org", The Sphinx is creature that has the body of a lion, the upper torso of a woman, and it has wings. "@context": "http://schema.org", Agenor I, sent Cadmus in search of Europa, telling him not to return until he had found his sister. 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. However, nothing was ever found of her, except for the name of the land called Europa. Oedipus searches for the murderer, "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/8/Temple+of+Apollo+at+Didyma.jpg", "width": "800" }, 37 In Laiuss absence, Thebes is besieged by the Sphinx, Note the following examples from Spenser's Sonnet 111 and Sidney's Sonnet 313131. "description": "Oedipus and the Sphinx", { Being a man without a country, he had nothing to lose, so he accepted the challenge and approached the Sphinx. 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" { Tragedies are about people in conflict with the universe. There the oracle told him to buy an ox which had a moon-shaped mark on its side, and to drive it before him. }, 3 ", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/24/House+of+Thebes+Family+Tree+%28edited%29+Yes%2C+write+this+in+your+notes..jpg", Because the ancestors of Thebes were related to Zeus, he assisted in the defense of Thebes by hurling thunderbolts at the Argives. "@context": "http://schema.org", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/43/Oedipus.jpg", We think you have liked this presentation. The Thebans learned from the seer Tiresias that only if Menoeceus, Creon's son, were sacrificed to Ares could they win the war. rushes out to his death. Poseidon = Lybia. Stories based on myth or history, but varied interpretations of events. Members will be prompted to log in or create an account to redeem their group membership. }, 16 Cadmus married Harmonia. 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. kills herself. Because there were no more male heirs to the throne, Creon was once again in charge of Thebes as regent. "@type": "ImageObject", Where did Oedipus and Antigone find themselves? "description": "Cadmus and his sister Europa were the children of Agenor I, the king of Phoenicia. At the end of the first year, Eteocles refused to give up the throne to his brother, and banished Polyneices from Thebes. 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. He has four daughters, all of whom experience tragedy: Semele "name": "Time to skip a few generations to focus on the important part of the story. }, 47 "name": "Examples of Tragic Masks", There, King Polybus adopted the child as his own son. "width": "800" ", "@context": "http://schema.org", The sisters returned to the city of Thebes and found the war. The Great Heroes before the Trojan War - Perseus, Theseus, Hercules and Atalanta, Part Four. "description": "", son, Menoeceus, dies. Adrastus fled to Athens. Later, Cadmeia was name of the citadel, while the entire city was renamed Thebes, named after Thebe, wife of Amphion. "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", The Gods, and The Two Great Gods of Earth, Part One. "@context": "http://schema.org", "description": "Actors and playwrights competed. { "name": "What Cadmus Did: Cadmus searched for Europa but could not find her. ", Cadmus and Europa were descendants of the god Zeus (his great-great grandchildren). his own eyes. Cadmus and Europa were descendants of the god Zeus (his great-great grandchildren). }, 38 "@context": "http://schema.org", The Sphinx threw itself from a cliff and died. You are about to embark on a journey into the dark but illuminating world of the Oedipus story. "name": "The Abduction of Europa", old man dies in peace. { Delphi. ", What are the moral codes in ethics? Each person is given a personal allotment of unavoidable suffering. "name": "The Sphinx Asks a Riddle", Circa 495 \u2013 406 BC. "@type": "ImageObject", What did Creon want done with the brothers' bodies? "@context": "http://schema.org", This was easily achieved through the use of masks instead of superfluous and over-the-top makeup. The bar is decorated with dark woods . Tragedy is meant to reaffirm the fact that life is worth living, regardless of the suffering or painthat is part of human existence. 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. { He settled in Boeotia (named for the ox), and founded in this new land the city of Cadmea, later called Thebes. By the end of the play, the audience should be purged of pity and fear, so they go through a catharsis. izzypng PLUS. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/44/The+Final+Curse+Oedipus+promised+to+banish+himself+from+Thebes%2C+never+to+return..jpg", 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 be put to death. ", What Cadmus Did: Cadmus searched for Europa but could not find her.Cadmus in his wanderings came to Delphi. Who convinced Theseus of Adrastus' point? { ", ", Creon once again served as Regent of Thebes until Oedipus died and Eteocles and Polyneices were old enough to rule. The Sophocles Trilogies Oedipus the King Oedipus at Colonus Antigone Oedipus Rex. Hubris results in a tragic end or punishment. Did you know you can highlight text to take a note? By the end of the play, the audience should be purged of pity and fear, so they go through a catharsis. 2. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/46/Polyneices+Retaliates.jpg", One of them had a boar painted on his shield, the other a lion. Creon tries to protect the boy from battle, "@type": "ImageObject", Cupid & Psyche. "name": "King Laius: A Curse on the House of Thebes", "description": "The guard returned to the Palace of Thebes to reveal the news that King Laius had been murdered by a band of robbers. the throne passes to Creon. Five of them survived the massacre. The answer is: C. One must follow one's own moral code, no matter the price. On the way, a chariot ran him off the road and grazed his foot. 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. "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "ImageObject", These events took place approximately 200 years before the Trojan War. The Burial of the Dead All people have the right to a proper burial, as designated by the laws of the gods. He could not cross the river encircling the kingdom of death. }, 41 A Sentry: charged with guarding the body of Polyneices. for a customized plan. There was a theory that masks helped accentuate the actor s or actress voice during a stage performance. Neither would relinquish, swords were drawn, and a battle ensued. "name": "Battle at the Crossroad", 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. "@context": "http://schema.org", What makes Antigone a rebel the royal house of Thebes? The Royal House of Thebes Summary). Creon threatened death for anyone who disobeyed him. These events took place approximately 200 years before the Trojan War. "description": "Most believe the chorus underscored the ideas of the play, provided point-of-view, and focused on issues of the play and implications of the action, established the play s ethical system, and participated in the action. He was man without a homeland. He settled in Boeotia (named for the ox), and founded in this new land the city of Cadmea, later called Thebes. He sent some of his men to draw water from a spring (later called Dirce) belonging to Ares (the god of war). }, 40 Eteocles wound up defending the gate which his brother, Polynices, was attacking. March 2, 2023, SNPLUSROCKS20 The House of Thebes : According to most popular legend, though there are variations in different sources, Thebes was founded this way. She could communicate with Apollo and provide humans with a prediction of their fates. "@type": "ImageObject", "@context": "http://schema.org", }, 5 But five became Cadmus's helpers Hamonia cadmus's wife got what from who A necklace from Aphrodite which would bring the downfall of later generations what happend to semele Cadmus and the Serpent "width": "800" . "name": "Oedipus and the Sphinx", Seven armies with seven chieftains returned to Thebes and attacked its gates. "@type": "ImageObject", "name": "Laius Attempts to Change his Fate", The Quest of the Golden Fleece, and Four Great Adventures, Part Three. On the line provided, write the possessive form of each of the nouns below. }, 42 Polyneices went to the city of Argos and acquired the aid of the Argive armies. 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. Abstract: The Royal House of Thebes. Laius wanted to know if he would have an heir to the throne. 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. "description": "Polyneices went to the city of Argos and acquired the aid of the Argive armies. "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_52.jpg", Battle at the CrossroadHe came to a crossroad where he encountered an old man in a chariot and his five guards. The Oracle told Creon that Thebes could only be saved by revealing the killer of King Laius. His father said not to return without her. 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