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When was The Burial at Thebes created?
The Burial at Thebes was created in 2004.
How many pages does The Burial at Thebes have?
The Burial at Thebes has 58 pages.
What is the ISBN of Time Burial?
The ISBN of Time Burial is 1-878252-22-4.
What is the ISBN of Anglo-Saxon Deviant Burial Customs?
The ISBN of Anglo-Saxon Deviant Burial Customs is 978-0199544554.
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.
What new law has Creon just enacted in 'Antigone'?
The city of Thebes has won a war against Argos. Theban King Creon has a law enacted to regulate the burial of the war's dead. All those who fought for Thebes may be given proper burial. The Argive dead and those Thebans who were allies of Argos must be left exposed to the birds, dogs, and elements. Anyone who violates the law will be put to death by stoning.
What is an interesting myth about Hades?
Hades and Persephone inflicted Thebes with a deadly plague, probably as punishment for King Kreon's refusal to allow the burial of the dead warriors of the army of the Seven Against Thebes. When the maiden Koronides sacrificed themselves to appease the gods, they were pitied and transformed into a pair of comets.
