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He was killed by Eteocles in the battle of the Seven Against Thebes.
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Who were the Seven against Thebes?
Polynices, Capaneus, Hippomedon, Parthenopaeus, Tydeus, Adrastus, Amphiaraus. They were the group that Polynices assembled to attack Thebes against Eteocles's kingship.
What decree did Creon make concerning Eteocles and Polynices?
He said they couldn't be buried Creon decreed regarding the two brothers are; For Eteocles, is to receive a honorable death, with a burial and for Polyneices, he is to receive a dishonorable death where he will be placed in the town and be left for the vultures to eat him. If anyone would bury Polyneices, they will be stoned to death.
How did Cerberus die?
He did not die.
What did Athena die from?
Athena didn't die. As a god, she cannot die, but she can get hurt.
How did Thetis die?
Thetis did not die.
What curse does Oedipus repeat to polynices?
Oedipus repeats to Polynices the curse that Polynices and Eteocles, who are brothers, will kill each other in battle. The curse was put upon them by Oedipus, who is their father.
Who was the brother of Ismene?
Polynices.
Who are the brothers of antigone?
Eteocles and Polynices.
Who was not allowed to be buried in the play Antigone?
polynices
Who were the Seven against Thebes?
Polynices, Capaneus, Hippomedon, Parthenopaeus, Tydeus, Adrastus, Amphiaraus. They were the group that Polynices assembled to attack Thebes against Eteocles's kingship.
Explain the situation between Antigone's brothers Polynices and Etiocles?
Etiocles refused to give up the rightful throne to Polynices when it was his time to rule, so Polynices led a fight against his very own city, Thebes. During battle, both brothers killed each other. King Creon properly buried Etiocles but left Polynices to rot in the sun and be eaten by scavengers for betraying his city.
Does Creon give a proper burial to Polynices in the end?
no.
Who was antigone and ismene brother?
Their brothers are Etocles and Polynices.
Who is left unburied in Antigone?
Polynices (Antigone's brother)
What are the points of view of Antigone and Creon toward the burial of Polynices?
Antigone believed her brother, Polynices, should have been buried and honored just at Eteocles had been. Creon believed that Polynices was a traitor for attacking Thebes and therefor left him to rot in the field. He also sent out a decree that no one was to bury him.
What two brothers die in the civil war that takes place in Thebes?
Eteocles and Polynices slew each other during the battle that was known as the Seven Against Thebes.
How many siblings did Antigone have?
3: Polynices, Eteocles, Ismene
