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What was one play that was written in ancient Athens?
By Sophocles: 'Antigone' and 'King Oedipus'.
Who wrote Antigone and what are the dates of his birth and death?
Sophocles wrote Antigone. He was born in 496 B.C. in Athens, Greece and dies in 406 B.C. He led a boys choir, worked as a priest, and worked on the Board of Generals.
Why does Antigone refer to Niobe in 'Antigone'?
That they both have experiences with the unburied dead is the reason why Antigone refers to Niobe in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone confronts the pain of her brother Polyneices' unburied body. Niobe faces a similar pain when her children die. The bodies of Niobe's children remain unburied until divine intervention.
For what reason and to what places do Oedipus and Antigone travel after 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is to the areas outside Thebes, Athens and Colonus that Oedipus and Antigone travel during Oedipus' exile after "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Oedipus loses his reputation, job and home for committing serious albeit unknowing offenses against the gods and mortals. He is punished with exile instead of execution. He is allowed to take at least his elder daughter, Princess Antigone, with him during the years of exile outside Thebes, Athens and Colonus. It is in a secret area outside the latter that Oedipus finally dies and from which Antigone returns to Thebes.
What is Antigone's biography as reconstructed from 'Antigone'?
Following is Antigone's biography as reconstructed from "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.): 1. Theban Princess Antigone is born and educated in the Theban royal palace. 2. Antigone is familiar with the area between Thebes and Athens during the years in which she accompanies her father, disgraced Theban King Oedipus, in exile. 3. Antigone moves back to Thebes after her father's death and becomes engaged to Prince Haemon, only surviving child of King Creon. 4. Antigone violates Creon's law of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead, is sentenced to death and hangs herself shortly after being buried alive.
What is similar from Sparta and Athens?
Sparta and Athens were two of the most powerful Greek city states in ancient times.
Which Scottish city is known as 'The Athens of the North'?
Edinburgh is known as "The Athens of the North" due to its neoclassical architecture and intellectual heritage similar to that of ancient Athens.
What 2 ways are Athens and Sparta similar?
both had slaves
Why did the very different cultres of Athens and Sparta form an alliance?
As Greeks, their cultures were very similar. Their alliance was for self interest - Sparta aided Athens, and Athens reciprocated.
How have sports changed since ancient Athens?
Many sports have changed since the ancient Athens but the sport that is still played today from the Athens is basketball. Believe it or not, a similar sport to basketball was played during the Athens.
What is supposed to happen if Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in 'Antigone'?
If Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in "Antigone," Antigone is to be sentenced to death.
Did Athens or Sparta have more personal freedom?
Both Athens and Sparta provided similar freedoms for their citizens (adult males). In Athens, females had little freedom, and slaves none. In Sparta, women had similar freedom to the males, and serfs had limited freedom, being bound to their land.
