Chapter 18: Oedipus And The Myths Of Thebes Flashcards
What story was written by Homer?
Thebais (the story of Thebes
How did Cadmus find Thebes?
He was told to follow a cow with special markings and wherever it stopped would be where he created the city
Who did Cadmus want to sacrifice the bull to?
Zeus
What happened when Cadmus’ companions went to a sacred spring of Ares?
They were killed by a giant serpent
What happened when Cadmus knocked out and sowed the teeth of the snake after he killed it
From the serpents teeth were formed the Sparti (only five of them remained after fighting amongst themselves
How many years did Cadmus have to serve Ares?
Eight
Who did Cadmus marry?
Harmonia, daughter of Ares and Aphrodite
What did Aphrodite give Harmonia at her wedding?
A necklace made by Hephaestus and a robe that gave its owner wonderful dignity (but would jinx those who owned it in later generations)
What did Zeus turn Cadmus and Harmonia into?
Serpents and they lived in the Elysian fields
Who were the twins of Antiope?
Amphion and Zethus
How did Amphion and Zethus found Thebes?
Amphion used his lyre to bring stones up from the ground which helped build the city walls of Thebes
How many gates are in the walls of Thebes
Seven
Who was Oedipus’ father?
King Laius
Who were the adoptive parents of Oedipus?
Polybus and Merope
What does Oedipus mean?
Swollen foot