The Sphinx is creature that has the body of a lion, the upper torso of a woman, and it has wings. Abstract: The Royal House of Thebes. Before killing them, the monster posed a riddle: "What goes on four legs in the morning, two at midday, and three in the evening?" "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/42/The+Truth+and+its+Consequences.jpg", { Cadmus = Harmonia Europa (= Zeus) Polydorus (son of Cadmus) Labdacus (son of Polydorus) Laius (son of Labdacus)", }, 63 We've encountered a problem, please try again. The House of Thebes : According to most popular legend, though there are variations in different sources, Thebes was founded this way. The suffering is not necessarily tragic, but is to be accepted as part of life. Harmonia's necklace, which was taken to Delphi, [M] Mythology by Edith Hamilton: Chapter 1 (t, Byron Almen, Dorothy Payne, Stefan Kostka, John Lund, Paul S. Vickery, P. Scott Corbett, Todd Pfannestiel, Volker Janssen, The Language of Composition: Reading, Writing, Rhetoric, Lawrence Scanlon, Renee H. Shea, Robin Dissin Aufses. Oedipus, in his shame, took the two brooches from Jocastas gown and plunged the pins into his eyes, thus blinding himself from the vision of what he had done. He came back and told them that the murderer of Laius must be found. Activate your 30 day free trialto unlock unlimited reading. }, 33 Draw two lines under each verb. ", }, 35 ", It shows that she can break the rules for her principles, revealing that women are as capable as men. together: on the road from Delphi, Oedipus killed a man in a heated 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. Adrastus immediately recognized the true meaning of the oracle, stopped the fight, and married his daughters to them. People will probably never perfect time travel. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/36/Oedipus+and+the+Sphinx.jpg", "@type": "ImageObject", The tragic story behind the tragedy of Oedipus the King. Ino leaped into the sea with Melicertes is her arms. Oedipus married his mother, Jocasta, and unknowingly fulfilled the second part of his fate. The House of Thebes was in many ways as unlucky as the House of Atreus, but their troubles seemed a lot less deserved. Cadmus went to the city of Delphi. "description": "An Example of Greek Architecture. "@context": "http://schema.org", 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 . But as fate would have it . Oedipus = Jocasta Haemon Menoeceus II. Laius Return to ThebesLaius returned to Thebes as its rightful king with Jocasta (a distant cousin), daughter of Menoeceus I as his queen. Tragedies are always about spiritual or philosophical conflicts, never about every day events. he meets on a highway, who everyone believes is a stranger. ", The Quest of the Golden Fleece, and Four Great Adventures, Part Three. The Oracle at Delphi tells Oedipuss But Laius disregarded the oracle (further grounds for him to be punished by the gods) and eventually he and Jocasta conceived a son. Cadmus and Europa were descendants of the god Zeus (his great-great grandchildren). "@context": "http://schema.org", "name": "Temple of Apollo at Didyma", Colonus, where the Benignant Goddesses had a refuge for suppliants. 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". Oedipus means swollen foot. His feet had swollen because they had been so tightly bound together. Antigone is the third play in the trilogy, but Sophocles wrote it. Where did Actaeon accidentally find himself? The Royal House of Thebes Chapter 18 Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Cadmus and Europa were descendants of the god Zeus (his great-great grandchildren). }, 3 Creon had her killed. 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. "@type": "ImageObject", It devoured Cadmus men. Choral -- singing seems to have been an important part. He would marry Queen Jocasta. "width": "800" To use this website, you must agree to our, Antigone is the third play in the trilogy, but Sophocles wrote it. 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. He wandered Greece as he tried to determine what he should do. ", He introduced the alphabet to Greece and married a daughter of Ares and Aphrodite. Anyone who tried to bury the body of Polyneices against Creon\u2019s order would be put to death by stoning. Athena told him to plant the dragon\u2019s teeth in the earth. There, King Polybus adopted the child as his own son. Fear because we too do not know our future or fate. ", }, 46 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. Download ppt "The Tragedy of the Royal House of Thebes Outline Notes". }, 26 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. 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. "width": "800" Circa 495 \u2013 406 BC. He usually suffers from hubris (Pride) as shown through hamartia (character flaw or error in judgment). "@type": "ImageObject", { At the end of the first year, Eteocles refused to give up the throne to his brother, and banished Polyneices from Thebes. "description": "Is an uncommon man who possesses the greatness to battle his own destiny. E. Antiques allow people to feel what people from other times felt. "name": "The Sphinx Asks a Riddle", 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. They cursed their father and kicked him out of the city. }, 25 "description": "Because Polyneices was a traitor to Thebes, his body would be left on the battlefield to be eaten by dogs and vultures. Anyone who tried to bury the body of Polyneices against Creons order would be put to death by stoning. 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. "width": "800" son, Menoeceus, dies. Intro to Oedipus Rex. He settled in Boeotia (named for the ox), and founded in this new land the city of Cadmea, later called Thebes. When did Cadmus and Harmonia leave Thebes? Ismene arrived, reporting on the fighting between Polynices and Eteocles, and she revealed that the Delphic oracle has declared that the city which possessed the bones of Oedipus could not be captured. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/34/Meanwhile%2C+Back+in+Thebes.jpg", The Oracle Haemon: their son, and fianc of Antigone, Antigone and Ismene: the daughters of Oedipus, The Chorus and Leader: represent the voices of the citizens of Thebes and serve as advisors to Creon, A Sentry: charged with guarding the body of Polyneices, Tiresias: the blind prophet of Thebes who can predict the future and interpret signs sent by the gods, Performed during festivals worshipping Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, rebirth, 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, 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, Frequent use of messengers to relate information, Stories based on myth or history, but varied interpretations of events. C. It is beneficial to create the effect that time has slowed or stopped. Cupid & Psyche. "@type": "ImageObject", 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. Theseus honors Oedipus for his unwitting suffering, and the tortured Because Eteocles was a hero who defended Thebes from its attackers, he would be buried with full funeral rites and honors. The souls of the unburied are not allowed to enter Hades, and are destined to walk the earth in torment. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/14/What+Cadmus+Did%3A+Cadmus+searched+for+Europa+but+could+not+find+her..jpg", }, 34 They cursed their father and kicked him out of the city. "@type": "ImageObject", There the oracle told him to buy an ox which had a moon-shaped mark on its side, and to drive it before him. Cadmus and Harmonia were turned into serpents because he had killed the dragon of Ares. "description": "", Zeus and Zeus Fighting a Titan ", At the end of the first year, Eteocles refused to give up the throne to his brother, and banished Polyneices from Thebes. What was reported to have happened to the Laius? Agenor I, sent Cadmus in search of Europa, telling him not to return until he had found his sister. "@context": "http://schema.org", Horrified, Jocasta kills herself and Oedipus gouges out "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/30/Oedipus+is+Rescued+Instead+of+abandoning+the+baby%2C+Laius%E2%80%99+shepherd+gave+it+to+another+shepherd%2C+who+in+turn+took+the+child+to+the+city+of+Corinth..jpg", We're sorry, SparkNotes Plus isn't available in your country. To make this website work, we log user data and share it with processors. Oedipus killed the old man and four of his guards. 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. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/24/House+of+Thebes+Family+Tree+%28edited%29+Yes%2C+write+this+in+your+notes..jpg", ", "description": "Polyneices went to the city of Argos and acquired the aid of the Argive armies. "name": "Meanwhile, Back in Thebes", At this point, the legend of Thebes branches off in many directions and has many variants. "@context": "http://schema.org", He was man without a homeland. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/10/Cadmus+The+First+King+of+Thebes.jpg", Get Annual Plans at a discount when you buy 2 or more! Part One. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/1/The+Tragedy+of+the+Royal+House+of+Thebes+Outline+Notes.jpg", "width": "800" { Apollo told him to stop looking for her and build his own city. "name": "The Origin of The Royal House of Thebes", "description": "Cadmus in his wanderings came to Delphi. }, 14 These five helped to build Thebes and make it a glorious city. "@context": "http://schema.org", He suffers a loss of dignity, as well as suffering caused by the loss of loved ones. ", Although characters may die in Greek Tragedies, the tragedy arises from the protagonist\u2019s poor choices which result from his tragic flaw. He must face the world alone. The Royal House of Thebes Summary). 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. What makes Antigone a rebel is her decision to go bury her brother, with or without Ismene.In "The Royal House of Thebes", Creon, the ruler of Thebes, forbids all citizens to bury Ismene and Antigone's brother Polynices, who is . his powers to see what has happened, but does not want to tell Oedipus "@context": "http://schema.org", { This document was uploaded by user and they confirmed that they have the permission to share As if the death of the king were not bad enough, Thebes had another problem to deal with. More details. Happy Family Oedipus and Jocasta successfully ruled Thebes for many years. "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", }, 49 Creon returns to say that the plague will lift once 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. His wife, Eurydice, became the queen. "name": "Laius\u2019 Abduction of Chryssipus", "width": "800" Unlike the House of Atreus, the House of Thebes is named Sometimes it can end up there. "@type": "ImageObject", The Tragedy of the Royal House of Thebes Outline NotesSophocles: Greek Playwright Circa 495 406 BC Usually single place. Burial would include the application of sacred oils to cleanse the body, a casting of earth upon the body, and cremation upon a pyre. Who in the world is Sophocles? "@type": "ImageObject", "@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. }, 10 "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/40/House+of+Thebes+Family+Tree+%28completed%29.jpg", Epaphus. 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. How did the Ancient Greeks prophesize. Eteocles and Polynices met in combat and killed each other. { 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. The Sophocles Trilogies Oedipus the King Oedipus at Colonus Antigone Oedipus Rex. Focus is on psychological and ethical attributes of characters, rather than physical and sociological. Chryssipus was eventually murdered by the queen, who wanted her own sons to inherit the throne. "name": "Banished from Corinth", By whitelisting SlideShare on your ad-blocker, you are supporting our community of content creators. Looks like youve clipped this slide to already. "name": "Ares\u2019 Serpent When the place for the new city was determined, Cadmus decided to sacrifice the ox to the goddess Athena. remained in Thebes, and his two sons, Eteocles and Polyneices, fight "@type": "ImageObject", What are the moral codes in ethics? Together they ruled Thebes as its first King and Queen. "@context": "http://schema.org", Along came Oedipus, who had heard of the offer. Introduction: Royal Kingdom Of Maharlikan. "@context": "http://schema.org", on 2-49 accounts, Save 30% It met heavy resistance from the beginning, and had trouble staying alive. The Sphinx asks, What creature goes on four feet in the morning, "width": "800" The Sphinx asked all passersby a riddle. Do not sell or share my personal information, 1. Greek writer that lived anywhere between 496 BC BC One of three main ancient Greek writers whose work. A Greek mask is a kind of mask used to conceal an actor's or actress' face during a Greek theater performance. The oracle at Delphi warned him that his own son would kill him. "@context": "http://schema.org", (for a summary of the action of the play, see. In this plot, Laius thought that he could not be accused of killing the child because he did not directly do it himself. He convinces six other chieftains to Oedipus and Jocasta piece events We've updated our privacy policy. }, 39 A conflict ensued between Oedipus and the old man regarding who had the right to pass. "@type": "ImageObject", "@type": "ImageObject", be put to death. He came to a crossroad where he encountered an old man in a chariot and his five guards. "width": "800" In the end, the gods turn "name": "More Bad News Thebes began to suffer from a Plague and a Famine", Predetermined Fate Each individual is born with a fate that is determined by the gods at birth. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/29/Laius+Attempts+to+Change+his+Fate.jpg", His father said not to return without her. Who wrote plays about Oedipus and his children? What was revealed after a messenger revealed Polybus' death? Oedipus ardently began the search. The spring was guarded by a serpent or dragon which was the sacred offspring of Ares. If you are author or own the copyright of this book, please report to us by using this DMCA Cecrops is said to have chosen Athena over Poseidon to be the protector of Athens. "name": "Background: The Founding of Thebes", "description": "The Abduction of Europa", The last champion went to Athens and asked Theseus to join with him and force Creon to release the bodies. Oedipus became the King of Thebes. Polyneices and Eteocles despised their father for what he had done, even though it was not his fault. An oracle decrees that the only way for the plague to end would be to punish King Laius's killer. Agenor I, sent Cadmus in search of Europa, telling him not to return until he had found his sister. The Sphinx is creature that has the body of a lion, the upper torso of a woman, and it has wings. One of the worst disgraces a person could suffer would be to remain unburied. Cupid and Psyche, and Eight Brief Tales of Lovers, Part Two. "@context": "http://schema.org", "width": "800" The Sphinx, outraged, "@context": "http://schema.org", (Women were not allowed to be in positions of power.). "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. Enjoy access to millions of presentations, documents, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more ad-free. Amphion and Zethus (twin brothers) were the builders of Thebes' walls and its famous seven gates. }, 60 ", { The Oracle told Creon that Thebes could only be saved by revealing the killer of King Laius. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/50/And+so+the+play+Antigone+begins.jpg", Oedipus forces him, and the old man says that Who tell the story of the Seven against Thebes? The fifth guard escaped and fled. A Kingdom Divided Creon once again served as Regent of Thebes until Oedipus died and Eteocles and Polyneices were old enough to rule. "description": "Actors and playwrights competed. Cadmus and his sister Europa were the children of Agenor I, the king of Phoenicia. House of Thebes Family Tree (continued)Labdacus Menoeceus I (Great-Grandchild of Cadmus) Laius = Jocasta Creon = Eurydice Oedipus Haemon Menoeceus II "width": "800" The Sphinx asked all passersby a riddle. The free trial period is the first 7 days of your subscription. "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. "width": "800" Sophocles. However, the dragon had been sacred to Ares, and, as punishment, Cadmus had to serve Ares for one year (or eight years). "name": "Greek Masks", Only one of his servants survived the encounter. { }, 23 You can view our. "@type": "ImageObject", War was an immense factor. 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Cadmus and the Serpent { Six chieftains joined Polyneices. Ino's husband was driven mad and killed their son, Melicertes. What happened to all four daughters of Cadmus? { "@type": "ImageObject", If you don't see it, please check your spam folder. Revise each of the following sentences by crossing out each gender-specific term and 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. "name": "Oedipus Becomes and Adult", "@context": "http://schema.org", Laius consults the Oracle at Delphi. { 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. During the Battle Creons son, Menoeceus II sacrificed his life so that Thebes could win the war. A tragic protagonist must have magnitude; his struggles are great because he is important to society. Cadmus confronted the dragon and killed it. Ismene wanted to share the blame, but Antigone would not let her. All these children met with tragedy, either dying in horrible ways or killing their own children. "name": "King Laius: A Curse on the House of Thebes", }, 19 "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_17.jpg", Save over 50% with a SparkNotes PLUS Annual Plan! Autonome's son was turned into a deer while hunting and she watched him torn apart by his own dogs. "name": "During the Battle Creon\u2019s son, Menoeceus II sacrificed his life so that Thebes could win the war. The Royal House of Athens Presentation By: Joel Petrucci . In Illyria they were changed into serpents by the gods, He bound its feet together and had it exposed on a lonely mountain. They all failed in their search, and while his brothers went on . "@type": "ImageObject", Because Polyneices was a traitor to Thebes, his body would be left on the battlefield to be eaten by dogs and vultures. He suffers from a reversal of fortune or fall from high to low. Neither would relinquish, swords were drawn, and a battle ensued. The Oracle told Creon that Thebes could only be saved by revealing the killer of King Laius. "description": "Oedipus the King. ", In the battle at Thebes, there were seven heroes on each side, and seven gates of the city. "description": "Laius\u2019 Abduction of Chryssipus", supports HTML5 video, Published byBret Crosby Creon tries to protect the boy from battle, "@context": "http://schema.org", "name": "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. You can read the details below. Mythology Part 5, Chapter 2: The Royal House of Thebes. "width": "800" "name": "Important Cities Pay attention to the next two maps. "width": "800" and Polyneices kill each other. In anger, Oedipus killed the driver, the passenger, and all of his retainers except one, who escaped. Those who accept their fates should suffer no more than their allotted amount of suffering. Tragedies are about people in conflict with the universe. In Laius's absence, Thebes is besieged by the Sphinx, a monster who devours anyone who cannot answer her riddle. { It began with Cadmus, who founded the city of Thebes by killing a dragon and sowing its teeth. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/8/Temple+of+Apollo+at+Didyma.jpg", He wandered Greece as he tried to determine what he should do. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/61/The+Greek+Tragic+Hero.jpg", The Abduction of Europa Oedipus and the Sphinx Cadmus and his brothers went to search for Europa. However, nothing was ever found of her, except for the name of the land called Europa. $18.74/subscription + tax, Save 25% "@context": "http://schema.org", Which son of Oedipus ultimately became king? We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. By entering your email address you agree to receive emails from SparkNotes and verify that you are over the age of 13. "width": "800" This was easily achieved through the use of masks instead of superfluous and over-the-top makeup. The SlideShare family just got bigger. Oedipus killed the old man and four of his guards. { and kills her own son, Pentheus; Autonos son, Actaeon, accidentally { Oedipus became the King of Thebes. This Study Guide consists of approximately 59pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - Aphrodite (or Athena) gave Harmonia a divine necklace made by Hephaestus. as an adult, and needs a cane when elderly. She flung into his face drops of water and he became a stag, and his heart became a deer's heart. "name": "Laius Attempts to Change his Fate", But Laius disregarded the oracle (further grounds for him to be punished by the gods) and eventually he and Jocasta conceived a son. As Oedipus left Thebes, he cursed his sons and told them that their inheritance would be divided by the sword. Because the ancestors of Thebes were related to Zeus, he assisted in the defense of Thebes by hurling thunderbolts at the Argives. Oedipus and Jocasta successfully ruled Thebes for many years. ", This is yet to be proven though. Eteocles and Polyneices met face-to-face on the battlefield and mortally wounded each other. "description": "Eteocles and Polyneices met face-to-face on the battlefield and mortally wounded each other. Which statements accurately define archetypes? At the end of the first year, Eteocles refused to give up the throne to his brother, and banished Polyneices from Thebes. 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. It begins with a capital letter. He has left home because the Oracle at Delphi told him he would He came to Thebes and solved the riddle of the Sphinx, killing it. "@context": "http://schema.org", . ", Circle each direct object. Two daughters, Antigone and Ismene. The Thebans drew lots to determine which gates they would defend. 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. Laius abducted Chryssipus and was eventually arrested by Chryssipus half brothers. "@type": "ImageObject", King Laius was the great grandson of Cadmus and he married Jocasta. ", "@context": "http://schema.org", The Sphinx was eating Thebans. }, 17 In his fear that the Oracles prophecy would come true, Laius plotted to kill his son. }, 37 He further agreed to restore them to their homelands, starting with Thebes. SparkNotes Plus subscription is $4.99/month or $24.99/year as selected above. 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. { The properties of fate seem to change and it is never clear whether fate or freewill is in action. Jocasta hanged herself and Oedipus blinded himself in punishment. { Direct Address: With how sad steps, O Moon, thou climb'st the skies! Laius wanted to know if he would have an heir to the throne. Which of the following ideas does the last sentence of the passage suggest? 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