That Lycurgus is stalked by the gods and that his death resembles that of two of Antigone's ancestors are the references to Lycurgus of Thrace in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Lycurgus of Thrace also is mentioned about one-third of the way through Book VI of "The Iliad" by Homer (fl. 8th century B.C.E.). His lifespan can be considered as straddling the thirteenth to twelfth (13th-12th) centuries B.C.E. That also is the time period from the founding of the Theban royal house to the generation of King Thersander, Princess Antigone's nephew and Polyneices' son.
Edonian King Lycurgus is the son of Dryas, whom he is driven to kill by the workings of divine curses. His offense is his opposition to Dionysos the wine god. His punishment is dismemberment. The same offense is committed and similar punishment therefore is meted out to Antigone's great-grandfather Labdacus and her great-great uncle Pentheus.
In Antigone there is a reference to Cleopatra during her final scene.
That her fate is shared by other highly born individualsis the comfort that the chorus offers Antigone in the fourth scene of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus characterizes fate as moving in mysterious but relentless ways. The members mention the blinding of Thracian brother Princes Plexippus and Pandion by their stepmother Queen Idaea and the eating alive of Edonian King Lycurgus under Bacchus the wine god's vindictive influences. They also reference Argive Princess Danaë, who survives her father King Acrisios' abuse, gives birth to the hero Perseus and founds the Roman provincial town of Ardea.
Most of the play lacks any mention of what Antigone wore. But there's a passing reference to her clothes when Haemon finds her lifeless body. Antigone uses a halter from her clothing to hang herself. And the text mentions that she is dressed in linen.
Antigone's supposed marriage with Hades is an example of an allusion in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the term allusion describes a reference of one concept to another that already is known to the audience. But it is not a vice versa situation. The description fits Antigone's procession to her death as her bridal procession. The death march is an allusion to Antigone's aborted bridal march, but the reverse cannot be true.
If Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in "Antigone," Antigone is to be sentenced to death.
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Lycurgus of Sparta was the one who created the laws of Sparta but he was not a king. There were kings with the name Lycourgus (of Nemea, of Thrace etc) but they were minor kings.
Lycurgus of Sparta was the one who created the laws of Sparta but he was not a king. There were kings with the name Lycourgus (of Nemea, of Thrace etc) but they were minor kings.
That they both are known for their devotion to justice, their integrity and their respect for the gods is the story relation that shows what the stories about Antigone and Lycurgus have in common.Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone gives up her life to support divine justice and will over royal caprices and edicts. The gods promise below-ground burials to all Thebans whereas Antigone's uncle, King Creon, decides to honor those rights only in the case of Theban loyalists. Antigone rebels in burying her brother Polyneices, whom Creon labels a Theban enemy of the Theban people. Her integrity and respect for divine justice and will trickle down from the 12th century B.C.E. and is embodied in the ninth century B.C.E. by Lycurgus (800 B.C.E.? - 730 B.C.E.?), ancient Sparta's lawgiver who does not fear to call to the carpet royals who flout divine justice and will.
In Antigone there is a reference to Cleopatra during her final scene.
George Lycurgus was born in 1858.
That her fate is shared by other highly born individualsis the comfort that the chorus offers Antigone in the fourth scene of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus characterizes fate as moving in mysterious but relentless ways. The members mention the blinding of Thracian brother Princes Plexippus and Pandion by their stepmother Queen Idaea and the eating alive of Edonian King Lycurgus under Bacchus the wine god's vindictive influences. They also reference Argive Princess Danaë, who survives her father King Acrisios' abuse, gives birth to the hero Perseus and founds the Roman provincial town of Ardea.
Haemon is Antigone's love in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is engaged to her first cousin, Prince Haemon. She never makes any reference to him by name. In contrast, Haemon speaks constantly about his betrothed. Additionally, Princess Ismene, Antigone's sister, talks of the great love that Antigone has for Haemon and vice versa.
Circa 390 B.C.
Thrace is pronounced as "thrayss."
Most of the play lacks any mention of what Antigone wore. But there's a passing reference to her clothes when Haemon finds her lifeless body. Antigone uses a halter from her clothing to hang herself. And the text mentions that she is dressed in linen.
Elvin Lycurgus Judy has written: 'History of Grant and Hardy Counties, West Virginia'