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When was The Burial at Thebes created?
The Burial at Thebes was created in 2004.
What is the ISBN of The Burial at Thebes?
The ISBN of The Burial at Thebes is 0571223613.
How many pages does Time Burial have?
Time Burial has 317 pages.
How many pages is The House of Thebes in Mythology by Edith Hamilton?
The section 'The House of Thebes' is from page 372 to 391, making it 20 pages long.
How many pages does Anglo-Saxon Deviant Burial Customs have?
Anglo-Saxon Deviant Burial Customs has 324 pages.
What has Antigone decided to do?
She has decided to give her brother, Polynices, an honorable burial, although her uncle Creon (the king of Thebes) has stated that anyone to do so will be labeled an enemy and traitor to Thebes and will be killed.
How was the valley of the kings built in Thebes?
The 'Vally of the Kings' is not built, nor is in Thebes. The 'Vally of the Kings' is a natural valley gut into an escarpment bordering the Nile Valley. This natural valley was used as the site for burial of royal mummies by the ancient Egyptians. The ancient city of 'Thebes' is in Greece.
What is the main idea of the story burial at Thebes?
"Burial at Thebes" is a retelling of Sophocles' ancient Greek tragedy "Antigone." The story explores themes of moral responsibility, loyalty to family, and the conflict between personal beliefs and state authority. It centers around Antigone's defiance of King Creon's decree, which results in tragic consequences for her and her family.
What emergency decree has Creon just declared for all of Thebes?
Creon has declared an emergency decree in Thebes that prohibits the burial of Polynices, who fought against the city. This decree mandates that anyone who attempts to honor him with a proper burial will face severe punishment. Creon believes that this action is necessary to uphold law and order in Thebes and to demonstrate loyalty to the state. His decision sets the stage for conflict, particularly with Antigone, Polynices' sister, who is determined to defy the decree.
Who is given a hero's burial in 'Antigone'?
Eteocles is given a hero's burial in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Eteocles dies a hero in defense of his hometown of Thebes. He is buried with full military honors. He receives a below ground burial and proper funeral rites, which actually are guaranteed to all Thebans.
Did Thebes die in 'Antigone'?
No, Thebes does not die in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the city of Thebes is polluted by the unburied bodies of the dead Argive enemies and Theban traitors from the recent civil war over the royal succession. Teiresias the blind prophet indicates that the contamination will end with the burial of Polyneices' body and Antigone's release from the remote cave in which she is buried alive. The pestilential environment indeed does end with Polyneices' timely burial even though Antigone kills herself before she can be freed.
Who was the Prince of Thebes?
There were many "Princes of Thebes" given that you are dealing with generations of Greek myth and history.
