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Who is Antigone uncle?

King Creon


Of which country is Creon King?

Of no country is Creon King. Instead, Creon is King of the city of Thebes. It doesn't come out in the play. But Creon actually is serving as regent. The ruler is supposed to be Laodamas, the son of Creon's nephew Eteocles. But Eteocles is dead, and Laodamas is too young to rule at the moment.


Why does Oedipus blames on Creon for King Laius murder?

Fear that Creon is trying to take his power and crown as King as Thebes


How has Creon become king of Thebes?

His two older brothers (the original heirs to the throne), Eteocles and Polyneices, killed each other in battle. He was next in line to be king.


Who becomes king in Oedipus?

Creon

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When did Creon become king of Corinth?

Around 1200 BCE.


Who is Antigone uncle?

King Creon


Why does the messenger say that Creon has become a Walking Dead man?

According to the messenger, Theban King Creon has become a walking dead man. The King once had a brilliant military record that brought defeat to the forces from Argos and their Theban collaborators. Creon once had the love and respect of his people, friends and family. But the loss of the respect of his people, and of the love of his family and friends, make King Creon a 'breathing corpse'.


What is Creon's role?

Creon's role is the king.


What are the release dates for King Creon - 2011?

King Creon - 2011 was released on: USA: 2011


Of which country is Creon King?

Of no country is Creon King. Instead, Creon is King of the city of Thebes. It doesn't come out in the play. But Creon actually is serving as regent. The ruler is supposed to be Laodamas, the son of Creon's nephew Eteocles. But Eteocles is dead, and Laodamas is too young to rule at the moment.


Why does Oedipus blames on Creon for King Laius murder?

Fear that Creon is trying to take his power and crown as King as Thebes


Is Creon Oedipus's son?

No, Theban King Oedipus isn't Theban King Creon's son. Instead, he's the son of King Laius and Queen Merope of Thebes. So he's Creon's brother-in-law and nephew.


How has Creon become king of Thebes?

His two older brothers (the original heirs to the throne), Eteocles and Polyneices, killed each other in battle. He was next in line to be king.


What was Creon's elevated position?

He was the king.


Who was King of Thebes in mythology?

Creon


Who becomes king in Oedipus?

Creon