Statements (312)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:earthquake
gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Polynices
gptkb:Thebes gptkb:Theban_Mythology gptkb:Aeschylus gptkb:Eteocles gptkb:Ismene |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:films
gptkb:opera gptkb:film modern adaptations Various operas modern plays Modern plays adapted into modern plays |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:films
gptkb:opera gptkb:novel |
| gptkbp:antagonist |
gptkb:Polyneices
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| gptkbp:associated_act |
gptkb:5
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Aeschylus
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Tydeus
gptkb:Amphiaraus gptkb:Capaneus gptkb:Antigone gptkb:Creon gptkb:choir gptkb:Jocasta gptkb:The_Chorus gptkb:Parthenopaeus gptkb:Eteocles gptkb:Ismene gptkb:Polyneices Hippomedon Polynices' army Theban defenders |
| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:war
Eteocles and Polyneices |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
well-received
performed in various languages studied in literature courses analyzed in literary criticism well-received in antiquity adapted for contemporary audiences studied in modern times considered a classic of Greek tragedy |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature
inspired art performed worldwide inspired adaptations influenced literature inspired adaptations in various media inspired academic studies influenced theater referenced in literature influenced playwrights inspired theater productions part of classical education |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
explores themes of loyalty and conflict
|
| gptkbp:debut_year |
467 BC
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| gptkbp:depicts |
the consequences of pride
the siege of Thebes |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:seven_heroes
gptkb:battle the conflict between brothers |
| gptkbp:features_character |
gptkb:Jocasta
gptkb:Eteocles gptkb:Polyneices |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
467 BC
c. 467 BC |
| gptkbp:follows |
gptkb:Theban_plays
gptkb:Oedipus_Rex gptkb:Theban_Cycle |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:earthquake
gptkb:mythological_figure |
| gptkbp:has_character |
gptkb:Tydeus
gptkb:Amphiaraus gptkb:Capaneus gptkb:Parthenopaeus gptkb:Eteocles gptkb:Polyneices Hippomedon |
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
scholarly research
modern storytelling |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Peloponnesian_War
gptkb:Athenian_democracy gptkb:Theban_Wars Greek religion myth of Oedipus set in the mythological past of Thebes |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Seven Against Thebes
|
| gptkbp:includes |
divine intervention
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:mythological_figure
Western literature |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:Theban_Cycle Oedipus myth |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Theban_Cycle
inspired various adaptations in modern media |
| gptkbp:involves |
gptkb:seven_heroes
|
| gptkbp:is |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
later adaptations
|
| gptkbp:is_about |
gptkb:Thebes
|
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
gptkb:Educational_Institution
its moral lessons |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
the city of Thebes
|
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
tragic irony
|
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
gptkb:political_organization
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
poetic language
complex characters its dramatic structure |
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:literary_work gptkb:film gptkb:organization |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
other Greek tragedies
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:mythological_figure
|
| gptkbp:is_played_by |
performed worldwide
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| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
other literary works
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| gptkbp:is_reflected_in |
human emotions
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| gptkbp:is_related_to |
Oedipus myth
|
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
literature courses
classical literature courses |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:City
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Eteocles
gptkb:Polyneices |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:loyalty gptkb:revenge gptkb:hubris gptkb:Saint gptkb:the_gods_of_Olympus loyalty and betrayal Theban cycle the concept of justice divine retribution the role of women translated into many languages interpreted in various ways the values of ancient Greek society the consequences of conflict the importance of fate the siege of Thebes omens and signs the tragedy of war. |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Antigone
|
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
gptkb:Ancient_Greece
Modern theater performed internationally performed at major festivals performed in universities performed in modern theaters performed by famous theater companies performed in ancient Greek festivals |
| gptkbp:notable_performers |
the nature of war
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ In war, there are no winners.”
“ The past cannot be changed.” “ Honor is worth more than life.” “ The greatest of evils is a bad conscience.” “ We are all bound by the chains of fate.” “ The fate of the city is in the hands of the gods.” “ The blood of brothers is the heaviest burden.” “ Courage is not the absence of fear.” “ The city is the tomb of the dead.” “ The gods are just, but they are also cruel.” “ The walls of Thebes will not protect us.” “ We are all doomed to our fates.” “ The greatest of evils is a bad government.” " Courage is the greatest virtue." " The city is the people." " The greatest of evils is to be a coward." " To die is to be free." " We are all bound by fate." |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:The_Theban_Plays gptkb:Theban_Cycle |
| gptkbp:performance |
performed in ancient Greece
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| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:theater_festivals gptkb:Ancient_Greece gptkb:ancient_Greece Modern theaters |
| gptkbp:plot |
gptkb:Siege_of_Thebes
divine intervention brotherly conflict siege of Thebes |
| gptkbp:plot_summary |
the conflict between Eteocles and Polyneices over the throne of Thebes
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| gptkbp:precedes |
gptkb:Oedipus_at_Colonus
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| gptkbp:premiere_date |
circa 467 BC
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:Thebes
467 BC |
| gptkbp:published_by |
5th century BC
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| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Antigone
gptkb:Oedipus_Rex |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:choir
gptkb:mobile_application gptkb:Women_of_Thebes |
| gptkbp:sequel |
gptkb:The_Theban_plays
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Thebes
gptkb:ancient_Greece |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Thebes
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| gptkbp:significance |
literary history
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| gptkbp:soundtrack |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:subject |
gptkb:academic_research
gptkb:archaeological_site gptkb:literary_work thematic exploration philosophical discussion |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:gate shields fate vs free will the city of Thebes represents fate and destiny gates of Thebes |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:award gptkb:historical_event gptkb:betrayal gptkb:heroism gptkb:loss gptkb:loyalty gptkb:moral_ambiguity gptkb:revenge gptkb:Politician gptkb:Saint gptkb:destiny gptkb:archaeological_site gptkb:military_operation gptkb:war conflict resolution moral responsibility the nature of power courage family loyalty moral dilemmas the importance of family the role of women in society truth the consequences of pride the struggle for survival conflict of interest societal expectations family conflict the nature of conflict human suffering the struggle for power philosophical questions moral conflict sacred oaths sibling rivalry existential themes power struggle divine justice divine retribution the nature of justice the consequences of war the consequences of hubris the search for meaning human agency civic duty the search for identity sacred duty the impact of loss the nature of evil the consequences of betrayal the inevitability of fate the consequences of ambition the role of tradition the struggle for justice the importance of honor the nature of sacrifice the role of fate in human affairs the relationship between the individual and the state tragedy of fate sacred honor futility of war the nature of heroism the impact of choice role of women inevitability of fate the nature of loyalty the conflict between duty and desire the role of the gods in human affairs the role of the chorus the struggle for power and control the impact of societal norms the conflict between personal desire and duty the fragility of human life the power of fate tragedy of war the impact of fate on human actions the impact of prophecy the nature of heroism and sacrifice the nature of tragedy the role of fate in shaping destiny the role of the gods in human life suffering of innocents fate of the city |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:Order
gptkb:war family conflict |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:award
gptkb:Order gptkb:rally gptkb:war family conflict |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Aeschylus
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