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Theban King Oedipus is father to and half brotherof Antigone. Specifically, he and his daughter have the same mother. But Oedipus is Theban Queen Jocasta's only child from her first marriage to Theban King Laius. Antigone is one of four children that Jocasta has in her second marriage, to her own son.

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Who is Antigone in Greek mythology?

In Greek mythology, Antigone is the the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta. The name Antigone is known to mean "against, or opposed to motherhood." It also means "against men."


What is the famous greek tragedy written by sophocles?

Oedipus and Antigone - generally known as the Theban plays


Is Haimon Antigone's cousin?

Yes, Haemon is Antigone's cousin. His father Theban King Creon is the brother of Antigone's mother, Theban Queen Jocasta. Jocasta also is the mother of her second husband, Theban King Oedipus. So Haemon is first cousin to both Antigone and Antigone's father.


What is the name of the place where Oedipus and his daughter stop to rest in 'Oedipus at Colonus'?

Colonus is the place where Oedipus and his daughter stop to rest in "Oedipus at Colonus" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, disgraced former Theban King Oedipus is in exile from his hometown of Thebes. His daughters, the Princesses Antigone and Ismene, keep him company, because they want to and because Oedipus is blind. The news of Oedipus' downfall precede the trio and therefore make them unwelcome. But they stay in Colonus, because Oedipus remembers the prophecy that a place sacred to the Furies will be his death place and Colonus is that place.


What does Theseus do for Oedipus in 'Oedipus at Colonus'?

Protect him and his daughters from Thebans and escort him to his death place are what Theseus does for Oedipus in "Oedipus at Colonus" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, disgraced King Oedipus ends up just outside Athens after years in exile from his Theban hometown. According to the Delphic oracle, Oedipus is a good luck charm to wherever he dies. Creon, Oedipus' brother-in-law and former royal colleague, and Eteocles, Oedipus' own son, attempt to separate Oedipus from his daughters, the Princesses Antigone and Ismene, and to force Oedipus to be buried in an unmarked grave that will bring good fortune to Thebes. But Theseus asserts his authority and power as King of Athens and as Oedipus' protector and thereby receives the good fortune inherent in being the only person to know how and where Oedipus dies.

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What is Creon's relation to Oedipus in Antigone?

his brother in law


Who is Antigone to Oedipus?

its Oedipus daughter


What is the Oedipus trilogy?

Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone


Who is Antigone the child of?

Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta.


What are the names of Oedipus's daughters in Antigone?

Antigone & Ismene


Who is Antigone's mother?

Antigone's mother was Jocasta, wife of Oedipus, who was Antigone's father. The play Oedipus Rex, in which Antigone is a non-speaking character, describes the relationship of Jocasta and Oedipus - unbeknownst to them, Jocasta was actually Oedipus' mother in addition to his wife. When they learn this, Jocasta kills herself and Oedipus blinds himself.


Who is Antigone's mother?

Antigone's mother was Jocasta, wife of Oedipus, who was Antigone's father. The play Oedipus Rex, in which Antigone is a non-speaking character, describes the relationship of Jocasta and Oedipus - unbeknownst to them, Jocasta was actually Oedipus' mother in addition to his wife. When they learn this, Jocasta kills herself and Oedipus blinds himself.


What are the Oedipus plays of Sophocles?

Antigone, Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus


Who is antigones farther?

Antigone's father/brother is Oedipus. (Oedipus marries his mother, Jocasta and Antigone is their child.)


How would you describe antigone character in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Antigone is a young girl in Oedipus and she has no lines. It is not until Oedipus at Colonus that her character begins to develop.


Who are Antigone's parents?

They are Oedipus and Iocasta.


Who were Oedipus daughters?

They were Antigone and Ismene.