Oedipus 1-5 Flashcards

1
Q

Thebes

A

an ancient Egyptian city on the Nile River

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Altar

A

a raised platform on which sacrifices or gifts are offered in some religions.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Citezens

A

inhabitants of a city or town

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Laurel

A

evergreen branch used as a decoration in recognition of achievement

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Garlands

A

wreaths or circles of plants used as decoration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Cadmus

A

the ancient founder of the city of Thebes according to Greek mythology.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Wreathed

A

encircled or decorated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Incense

A

a substance often used in religious ceromonies produce strong and pleasant smell

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Hades

A

the home of dead in Greek Mythology and the Greek god of the underworld.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Surging

A

rolling as in a wave

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Labour

A

Childbirth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Tribute

A

Forced payments

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

PITY

A

TO FEEL BAD FOR SOMEONE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

yearn

A

to have an earnest or strong desire

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Menoeceus (name)

A

the father of Jocasta and Creon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Creon (name)

A

the brother of Jocasta

17
Q

Pythian

A

of or pertaining to Apollo

18
Q

Apollo

A

the ancient Greek and Roman god of light,healing,music,poetry,prophecy,and manly beauty.

19
Q

Shrine

A

A place of worship made holy by association with a sacred person or object

20
Q

Phoebus (Person)

A

Apollo as the sun of god, the sun personified

21
Q

Delphi (place)

A

Anienct city in central Greece,in Phocis:site of an oracle of Apollo.

22
Q

Sought

A

went in search or quest of

23
Q

Kinsman

A

A blood relative,especially male

24
Q

Confidence

A

certanty

25
Q

Sphinx

A

a monster with body of a lion, wings,and a head and torso of a women.After the death of king Laius, the Sphinx tyrannized Thebes by not letting anyone into or out of the city,unless the person could answer the following riddle: “what walks on four legs in the morning, on two legs at noon, and three legs in the evening?” Those who could not be