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The playwright who wrote about Zeus and is quoted in "Antigone" is Sophocles. In the context of the play, Antigone references the will of the gods, which reflects Sophocles' exploration of divine law versus human law. The themes of fate, justice, and the power of the gods are central to Sophocles' works, including "Antigone."
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What is the name of the god in 'Antigone'?
Zeus is the god's name in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Zeus is the chief god. Both Theban Princess Antigone and King Creon mention him. The chorus and characters reference other gods as well: Aries the war god, Bacchus the wine god, Hades the Underworld god and Persephone the Underworld goddess.
What is Antigone goddess of?
Antigone isn't a goddess even though she's the great great great great great granddaughter of Poseidon, sea god and brother to Zeus, king of the gods.
What does Zeus utterly abhor in 'Antigone'?
Proud boasting is what Zeus utterly abhors in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader identifies Zeus the chief god's pet peeve just after the opening interaction between Theban Princesses Antigone and Ismene. He describes the prideful boasting in the case of Polyneices amassing an army of disgruntled Thebans and supportive Argives to attack his own hometown of Thebes. Ironically, Polyneices in reality can be said to be in the right for defending his legitimate claim to the Theban royal throne, and his claim is vindicated when his son Thersander takes over the throne and keeps it within the hands of his descendants.
What gods are in the text of 'Antigone'?
In the play 'Antigone' some of the gods specifically are mentioned by name. For example, reference is made to Aphrodite, Bacchus, Pallas, Persephone, Pluto, and Zeus. Other gods generally are mentioned by attribute. For example, the fire and war gods are mentioned by the particular quality for which they're consulted and worshipped.
Why does Antigone compare herself to Niobe in 'Antigone'?
That they each offend a very important person, face divine curses and deal with unburied Theban dead are reasons why Antigone compares herself to Niobe in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone must decide what to do about an unburied dead brother. Lydian Princess Niobe, wife of Theban wall builder Amphion, must deal with her unburied dead children. Their predicaments are aggravated by divine curses and offensive attitudes and behaviors towards very important people. For example, Antigone offends Creon, her uncle and her sovereign, while Niobe is offensive to Leto, goddess and mother of Zeus' children Apollo and Artemis.
What is the name of the god in 'Antigone'?
Zeus is the god's name in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Zeus is the chief god. Both Theban Princess Antigone and King Creon mention him. The chorus and characters reference other gods as well: Aries the war god, Bacchus the wine god, Hades the Underworld god and Persephone the Underworld goddess.
What is Antigone goddess of?
Antigone isn't a goddess even though she's the great great great great great granddaughter of Poseidon, sea god and brother to Zeus, king of the gods.
What does Zeus utterly abhor in 'Antigone'?
Proud boasting is what Zeus utterly abhors in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader identifies Zeus the chief god's pet peeve just after the opening interaction between Theban Princesses Antigone and Ismene. He describes the prideful boasting in the case of Polyneices amassing an army of disgruntled Thebans and supportive Argives to attack his own hometown of Thebes. Ironically, Polyneices in reality can be said to be in the right for defending his legitimate claim to the Theban royal throne, and his claim is vindicated when his son Thersander takes over the throne and keeps it within the hands of his descendants.
Does Homer have any qoutes?
Which Homer do you refer to? Homer, greek poet, is quoted with saying "The will of Zeus is accomplished" Homer Simpson said "D'oh"
What greek god quoted nymph of the braided tresses?
The god Zeus is refers to Calypso as "the nymph of the braided tresses" when addressing his son Hermes about Odysseus.
What gods are in the text of 'Antigone'?
In the play 'Antigone' some of the gods specifically are mentioned by name. For example, reference is made to Aphrodite, Bacchus, Pallas, Persephone, Pluto, and Zeus. Other gods generally are mentioned by attribute. For example, the fire and war gods are mentioned by the particular quality for which they're consulted and worshipped.
Why does Antigone compare herself to Niobe in 'Antigone'?
That they each offend a very important person, face divine curses and deal with unburied Theban dead are reasons why Antigone compares herself to Niobe in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone must decide what to do about an unburied dead brother. Lydian Princess Niobe, wife of Theban wall builder Amphion, must deal with her unburied dead children. Their predicaments are aggravated by divine curses and offensive attitudes and behaviors towards very important people. For example, Antigone offends Creon, her uncle and her sovereign, while Niobe is offensive to Leto, goddess and mother of Zeus' children Apollo and Artemis.
What gods does Creon mention in 'Antigone'?
Theban King Creon mentions only the chief god Zeus by name in 'Antigone'. Otherwise, his references are indirect in terms of Thebes' gods. For example, he speaks of Hades in terms of the underworld location of a mortal's afterlife. But nowhere does he mention the underworld god or the members of the underworld divine family by name.
What is the plot to The Lightning Thief?
He's accused of stealing a lightning bolt from Zeus, travels across the country to hades, he gets the bolt back and brings it back to Zeus. That's the main plot (i almost wrote the whole story 0.0)
Who is the god of air?
Actually it depends on which form you have. there is Zeus and Jupiter (greeek/ roman) and then the other one the first person wrote. Dont know where it came from.
Is it Zeus' or Zeus'?
The answer is Zeus'.
What is the reference to Perseus in 'Antigone'?
That his mother is walled up in an attempt to thwart divine will is the reason why Perseus is referenced in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus tells of Princess Danaë, whose father, Argive King Acrisios, is warned of a prophecy that he will be killed by his own daughter's son. Danaë is imprisoned, but Zeus the chief god manages to get in. Danaë's father then locks her and her newborn son, the subsequent hero Perseus, in a locked chest that is thrown into the sea. Mother and son are saved by Antigone's paternal ancestor, Poseidon the sea god.
