The Greek tragedy of Oedipus' daughter - Stephen Esposito
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Date: 2025-08-02
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FoolsGil
In a report in high school I placed all the blame on this on the gods, because if it was normal for the gods to intervene in these matters, Creon would have Polyneices taken care of, and what would make him so special, compared to the other people who have died and never been buried
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In a report in high school I placed all the blame on this on the gods, because if it was normal for the gods to intervene in these matters, Creon would have Polyneices taken care of, and what would make him so special, compared to the other people who have died and never been buried
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sierrad8476
1. WOW I did not know Oedipus had any children!
2. Omg this story is so sad: (
3. lol Epic the musical has made me appreciate the knowledge that this story pre-dates the Trojan Wars, and I think that's kinda cool.
Great video! Thanks for sharing a unique tale!
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1. WOW I did not know Oedipus had any children!
2. Omg this story is so sad: (
3. lol Epic the musical has made me appreciate the knowledge that this story pre-dates the Trojan Wars, and I think that's kinda cool.
Great video! Thanks for sharing a unique tale!
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ted_ed
Thanks. For some reason, Edith Hamilton never tells us in her book Mythology what happened to Antigone after she was caught burying her brother. Creon definitely get what he earned and we now have another lost chapter of the Tragic House of Thebes.
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Thanks. For some reason, Edith Hamilton never tells us in her book Mythology what happened to Antigone after she was caught burying her brother. Creon definitely get what he earned and we now have another lost chapter of the Tragic House of Thebes.
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germanjimenez5336
When you get power, you show what you really have inside. Some people are great, some people are driven by pride and revenge to make questionable decisions. Be careful when you are not in power, and even more careful when you are.
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When you get power, you show what you really have inside. Some people are great, some people are driven by pride and revenge to make questionable decisions. Be careful when you are not in power, and even more careful when you are.
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karmamizilukatill
Creon's entire family was filled with people very quick to end their lives as a solution to their hardships
It's a direct contrast to Odysseus who fought against a ridiculous number of hardships in an effort to live a long life
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Creon's entire family was filled with people very quick to end their lives as a solution to their hardships
It's a direct contrast to Odysseus who fought against a ridiculous number of hardships in an effort to live a long life
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N3rDyGaMe02
Antigone's story never ceases to move me. Her loyalty, defiance, and tragedy make her one of the most powerful female figures in all of mythology. TED-Ed always brings these tales to life beautifully.
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Antigone's story never ceases to move me. Her loyalty, defiance, and tragedy make her one of the most powerful female figures in all of mythology. TED-Ed always brings these tales to life beautifully.
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Crow_Smith
Always love stories that are like What you're doing is going to cause chaos and even hell's mad at you and that person is right that if they don't stop the other will lose more than they were ready to.
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Always love stories that are like What you're doing is going to cause chaos and even hell's mad at you and that person is right that if they don't stop the other will lose more than they were ready to.
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education
Tragic heroes typically fall because of a flaw in their character. In Sophocles' plays, the heroes fall because of their strengh, not shrugging their duty regardless of the consequences
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Tragic heroes typically fall because of a flaw in their character. In Sophocles' plays, the heroes fall because of their strengh, not shrugging their duty regardless of the consequences
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alegendamongmen
I wish they’re not going to keep doing myths about girls and women. They’re not as exciting or interesting as proper true stories about monsters, heroes and magic.
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I wish they’re not going to keep doing myths about girls and women. They’re not as exciting or interesting as proper true stories about monsters, heroes and magic.
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micahbush5397
Whenever I hear a new Greek myth, I question a little more why we admire the ancient Greeks; they had some _really_ depraved minds to come up with these stories.
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Whenever I hear a new Greek myth, I question a little more why we admire the ancient Greeks; they had some _really_ depraved minds to come up with these stories.
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ReubenBrodie
Recommendations for anyone interested in modern retellings of the Greek myths: Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony by Roberto Calasso and Oh My Gods by Phillip Freeman
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Recommendations for anyone interested in modern retellings of the Greek myths: Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony by Roberto Calasso and Oh My Gods by Phillip Freeman
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SyRockMidas
I currently studying Oedipus Rex. It's too long. I have a mid next week. Any tips how I can finish it quickly English they used in book is so weird. Please help.
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I currently studying Oedipus Rex. It's too long. I have a mid next week. Any tips how I can finish it quickly English they used in book is so weird. Please help.
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mb2647
This can be applied to to real life as well that I’m glad I click on this video thank you Ted talk. I like your informative content of wonderful topics
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This can be applied to to real life as well that I’m glad I click on this video thank you Ted talk. I like your informative content of wonderful topics
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pequenito2
recently read Antigone along w the other two theban plays this summer. Antigone was my favorite and I was shocked at how good it was def recommend.
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recently read Antigone along w the other two theban plays this summer. Antigone was my favorite and I was shocked at how good it was def recommend.
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amayajones68
I read Antigone in my 10th grade lit class. I thought it was such a visceral, emotional play. No I want to read the rest of the Oedipus Cycle.
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I read Antigone in my 10th grade lit class. I thought it was such a visceral, emotional play. No I want to read the rest of the Oedipus Cycle.
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davidschneide5422
Weird how people appreciate these myths as fictional story telling, but their brain chemistry changes when the Wholly Fable is involved
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Weird how people appreciate these myths as fictional story telling, but their brain chemistry changes when the Wholly Fable is involved
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ted_ed
PLEASE do the narration with proper Greek pronunciation of the names! Either ancient or modern, just like what you do for Irish or Chinese myths!
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PLEASE do the narration with proper Greek pronunciation of the names! Either ancient or modern, just like what you do for Irish or Chinese myths!
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