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After Oedipus' exile, a power struggle ensues in Thebes as his sons, Eteocles and Polynices, vie for control of the throne. Eteocles refuses to share power with Polynices, leading to a violent conflict. The rivalry escalates into war, as Polynices gathers an army to reclaim his rightful inheritance, resulting in the tragic confrontation that ultimately fulfills the grim fate foretold by the oracle. This conflict highlights themes of family betrayal, ambition, and the consequences of Oedipus' cursed legacy.
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Apollo in King Oedipus?
At one point Apollo reveals that whoever hold the person of Oedipus will win the war at Thebes.
Who ruled Thebes after Oedipus steps down?
After Oedipus steps down from the throne of Thebes, his sons, Eteocles and Polynices, take turns ruling the city. However, the arrangement quickly deteriorates into conflict, leading to a civil war. Ultimately, both brothers end up killing each other in battle, resulting in a power vacuum that leaves Thebes without strong leadership. Their sister, Antigone, also plays a significant role in the aftermath of their deaths.
When is Oedipus king in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Three (3) generations before the Trojan War is when Oedipus is King of Thebes in the play "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. -- 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus' grandson Thersander lives at the time of the Trojan War. Various dates are given to the timing of that war. But one of the convincing dates is just before 800 B.C.E. The reason for this date is the friendship between Trojan hero Aeneas and Dido of Carthage, an actual, real-life historical person from around 800 B.C.E.
Who took over the rule of Thebes after Oedipus fled?
After Oedipus fled Thebes, his sons, Eteocles and Polyneices, took over the rule. They agreed to alternate the throne yearly, but Eteocles refused to relinquish power after his term, leading to a conflict. This resulted in a civil war between the brothers, ultimately culminating in both of their deaths. Their struggle for the throne is central to the tragedy of Sophocles' play "Antigone."
How do Oedipus' sons die?
Killing each other is the way in which Oedipus' sons die.Specifically, Eteocles and Polyneices are the twin sons and heirs to disgraced Theban King Oedipus. Because they are twins, Oedipus' sons are expected to inherit the crown and throne of Thebes on a joint power sharing arrangement. But Oedipus curses his sons with the inability to rule harmoniously and with the desire to kill each other. Indeed, Eteocles does not want to share, exiles Polyneices and then must defend Thebes against his brother's legitimate royal claim. The brothers end up fighting each other to the death in the final battle of their civil war over the royal succession.
Apollo in King Oedipus?
At one point Apollo reveals that whoever hold the person of Oedipus will win the war at Thebes.
Is there a war in 'Oedipus Rex'?
No, there is no war in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. -- 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the violence that occurs does not take place on the battlefield. Instead, there is a mental war of wits in which the loser Sphinx kills herself and the victor Oedipus becomes King of Thebes. That incident is preceded by a violent street brawl over a right-of-way that leaves five people dead. It subsequently is succeeded by the violent suicide of Oedipus' wife and by Oedipus' violent self-blinding.
When was Thebes at War created?
Thebes at War was created in 1944.
Who ruled Thebes after Oedipus steps down?
After Oedipus steps down from the throne of Thebes, his sons, Eteocles and Polynices, take turns ruling the city. However, the arrangement quickly deteriorates into conflict, leading to a civil war. Ultimately, both brothers end up killing each other in battle, resulting in a power vacuum that leaves Thebes without strong leadership. Their sister, Antigone, also plays a significant role in the aftermath of their deaths.
When is Oedipus king in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Three (3) generations before the Trojan War is when Oedipus is King of Thebes in the play "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. -- 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus' grandson Thersander lives at the time of the Trojan War. Various dates are given to the timing of that war. But one of the convincing dates is just before 800 B.C.E. The reason for this date is the friendship between Trojan hero Aeneas and Dido of Carthage, an actual, real-life historical person from around 800 B.C.E.
How do Oedipus' sons die?
Killing each other is the way in which Oedipus' sons die.Specifically, Eteocles and Polyneices are the twin sons and heirs to disgraced Theban King Oedipus. Because they are twins, Oedipus' sons are expected to inherit the crown and throne of Thebes on a joint power sharing arrangement. But Oedipus curses his sons with the inability to rule harmoniously and with the desire to kill each other. Indeed, Eteocles does not want to share, exiles Polyneices and then must defend Thebes against his brother's legitimate royal claim. The brothers end up fighting each other to the death in the final battle of their civil war over the royal succession.
What is the climate in Thebes at the time of 'Antigone'?
That Thebans are ashamed of their royal house, depressed over the recent civil war and fearful of the futureis what the climate is like in Thebes at the time of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Thebans live with the shame of not knowing that beloved Theban monarchs Oedipus and Jocasta are in an albeit unknowing incestuous relationship and that Oedipus also is the killer of his father and royal predecessor, King Laius. They feel depressed over the recent civil war over the Theban royal succession
Was Oedipus the God of War?
No,
What does Creon tell Thebes?
That a pestilence is caused by the unsolved murder of Theban King Laius is what Theban King Creon tells the people of Thebes in the play 'Oedipus Rex'. He has that information from the reliable Oracle at Apollo's Shrine. He goes on to explain that according to the Delphic Oracle, the murderer or murderers must be identified and punished with execution or exile for the pestilence to end.That god given grants to proper burials will not be honored for all the Theban dead in a recent civil war is what Theban King Creon tells the people of Thebes in the play 'Antigone'. He makes this decision on his own, in complete contradiction of the will of the gods. He specifies that those Thebans who die disloyal to Thebes are considered traitors, not Thebans, in death. Only Thebans who die loyal to Thebes are considered Thebans, and therefore eligible for their god given rights to proper below ground burials and accompanying rites.
How does the chorus describe Thebes in 'Oedipus Rex'?
The chorus is made up of a group of dancers and singers. The same individuals perform both dancing and singing roles. Usually, the chorus numbers a total of about 12-16 performers. Specifically, in the play 'Antigone', the chorus is identified further as being made up of elder Theban citizens.
What is Oedipus' curse on his sons in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Failure to rule harmoniously and subsequent deathby the other's sword are Oedipus' curses on his sons.Specifically, Theban King Oedipus curses his own household with execution or exile for harboring King Laius' killer in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.). That curse is not carried out against his twin sons, Eteocles and Polyneices. But according to other sources, Oedipus curses his sons with nothing but conflict in the joint royal rule to which they are heirs. Additionally, he curses them with a fight to the death once the inability to rule together turns to war.
How long has Creon been King of Thebes in 'Oedipus Rex' and 'Antigone'?
Part of a day is how long Creon is king of Thebes in "Oedipus Rex" and in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Creon is the closest and most eligible relative when there is a problem in the royal succession during the time of disgraced former Theban King Oedipus' children. For example, the events in "Oedipus Rex" occur during the last day in Oedipus' reign. Between Oedipus' abdication and the crowning of Oedipus' twin sons Eteocles and Polyneices, Creon leads. A similar situation happens the day after Eteocles and Polyneices kill each during the last battle in the civil war over the Theban royal succession. But in this case, Creon gets to rule until Eteocles' son Laodamas is old enough to be crowned.
