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The Christian God isn't mentioned in 'Antigone'. The play most likely was written during the 440's Before the Christian Era. If the events were based on fact, then the happenings took place even earlier.

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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 are the four gods and their duties mentioned by the chorus in 'Antigone'?

Aphrodite the love goddess, Ares the war god, Bacchus the wine god, and Hades the underworld god are four gods that the chorus identify along with their duties in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus mentions Aphrodite when they sing of love after Theban Prince Haemon's interaction with his father King Creon. The members name Ares and Bacchus when they sing of civil war after Princess Antigone's opening interaction with her sister Princess Ismene. They refer to Hades during Antigone's procession to her execution by live burial.


What can you say about Portia's death in 'Antigone'?

There's no such character as Portia in the play 'Antigone' by Sophocles [495 B.E.C.* - 406 B.C.E.]. There are only nine main characters, and a chorus. The main characters are Antigone; her aunt by marriage, Queen Eurydice; her fiance and first cousin Haemon; her sister Ismene; and her uncle, Theban King Creon. The remaining four main characters are the blind prophet Teiresias, a guard, and two messengers. There are references to other individuals who don't appear in the play. For example, Antigone's parents Theban King Oedipus and Queen Jocasta are mentioned. Also mentioned are Antigone's brothers Eteocles and Polyneices. But there's no mention whatsoever of a Portia. *Before the Christian Era.


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.


Is Athena in 'Antigone'?

No, Athena is not in the play "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Athena is the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom. Along with Apollo the sun god and Artemis the huntress, she is considered one of three guardian gods of Thebes. But she is not part of the cast of characters nor is her name even mentioned in the play.

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What are the four gods and their duties mentioned by the chorus in 'Antigone'?

Aphrodite the love goddess, Ares the war god, Bacchus the wine god, and Hades the underworld god are four gods that the chorus identify along with their duties in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus mentions Aphrodite when they sing of love after Theban Prince Haemon's interaction with his father King Creon. The members name Ares and Bacchus when they sing of civil war after Princess Antigone's opening interaction with her sister Princess Ismene. They refer to Hades during Antigone's procession to her execution by live burial.


What can you say about Portia's death in 'Antigone'?

There's no such character as Portia in the play 'Antigone' by Sophocles [495 B.E.C.* - 406 B.C.E.]. There are only nine main characters, and a chorus. The main characters are Antigone; her aunt by marriage, Queen Eurydice; her fiance and first cousin Haemon; her sister Ismene; and her uncle, Theban King Creon. The remaining four main characters are the blind prophet Teiresias, a guard, and two messengers. There are references to other individuals who don't appear in the play. For example, Antigone's parents Theban King Oedipus and Queen Jocasta are mentioned. Also mentioned are Antigone's brothers Eteocles and Polyneices. But there's no mention whatsoever of a Portia. *Before the Christian Era.


What part in Antigone is Dionysos mentioned?

Dionysus, or Iacchus, is mentioned in the Paean, a hymn that appeals to the gods for assistance, as well as in Ode 4.


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.


Is having the Christian flag mentioned in the Bible?

NO. There is no 'Christian flag' mentioned in the Authorized translations of the Bible.


Is Athena in 'Antigone'?

No, Athena is not in the play "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Athena is the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom. Along with Apollo the sun god and Artemis the huntress, she is considered one of three guardian gods of Thebes. But she is not part of the cast of characters nor is her name even mentioned in the play.


What is the difference of a Christian god than a Japanese god?

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