Statements (317)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:mythical_creatures gptkb:mythology gptkb:tragedy gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:opera
adapted into modern plays |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:films
gptkb:opera gptkb:film modern adaptations Various operas modern plays Modern plays |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:films
gptkb:opera gptkb:novels |
| gptkbp:antagonist |
gptkb:Polyneices
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Aeschylus
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Creon
gptkb:choir gptkb:Jocasta |
| gptkbp:characters |
gptkb:Tydeus
gptkb:Amphiaraus gptkb:Capaneus gptkb:Antigone gptkb:Creon gptkb:The_Chorus gptkb:Parthenopaeus gptkb:Eteocles gptkb:Ismene gptkb:Polyneices Hippomedon Polynices' army Theban defenders |
| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:Civil_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:explores_themes |
gptkb:honor
gptkb:fate family conflict |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:seven_heroes
the conflict between brothers |
| gptkbp:features_a_chorus |
yes
|
| gptkbp:features_a_climactic_battle |
yes
|
| gptkbp:features_a_prophecy |
yes
|
| 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:Greek_mythology
gptkb:tragedy |
| gptkbp:has_character |
gptkb:Tydeus
gptkb:Amphiaraus gptkb:Capaneus gptkb:Parthenopaeus gptkb:Eteocles gptkb:Polyneices Hippomedon |
| gptkbp:has_influenced |
modern storytelling
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| gptkbp:has_inspired |
scholarly research
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| 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
|
| gptkbp:includes_a_divine_intervention |
yes
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
Western literature |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:Theban_Cycle Oedipus myth |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Theban_Cycle
inspired various adaptations in modern media |
| gptkbp:involves |
gptkb:seven_heroes
|
| gptkbp:is_a_play_that_has_been |
performed worldwide
|
| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
later adaptations
|
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
gptkb:academic_research
gptkb:historical_analysis gptkb:literary_criticism thematic exploration philosophical discussion |
| gptkbp:is_a_tragedy |
yes
|
| gptkbp:is_about |
gptkb:Thebes
|
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
gptkb:scholars
its moral lessons |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
the city of Thebes
|
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
tragic irony
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| gptkbp:is_critiqued_by |
gptkb:political_power
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| gptkbp:is_known_for |
poetic language
complex characters its dramatic structure |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
other Greek tragedies
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| gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in |
gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:literature gptkb:popular_culture gptkb:theater_productions |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of_a_trilogy |
gptkb:The_Theban_plays
|
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
other literary works
|
| gptkbp:is_reflected_in |
human emotions
|
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
Oedipus myth
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| gptkbp:is_set_in |
gptkb:ancient_Greece
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| gptkbp:is_significant_for |
literary history
|
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
literature courses
classical literature courses |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Ancient_Greek
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Eteocles
gptkb:Polyneices |
| gptkbp:main_theme |
gptkb:fate
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| gptkbp:narrative |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:loyalty gptkb:revenge gptkb:hubris gptkb:the_gods_of_Olympus gptkb:sacrifice 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_character |
gptkb:Antigone
|
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
performed internationally
performed at major festivals performed in universities performed in modern theaters performed by famous theater companies |
| gptkbp:notable_performances |
gptkb:Ancient_Greece
Modern theater |
| 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:notable_speakers |
the nature of war
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| gptkbp:number_of_acts |
gptkb:5
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:The_Theban_Plays gptkb:Theban_Cycle |
| gptkbp:performance |
performed in ancient Greece
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| gptkbp:performance_tradition |
performed in ancient Greek festivals
|
| gptkbp:performed_in |
gptkb:theater_festivals
gptkb:Ancient_Greece gptkb:ancient_Greece gptkb:theater 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:protagonist |
gptkb:Eteocles
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| gptkbp:published_in |
5th century BC
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| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Antigone
gptkb:Oedipus_Rex |
| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:choir
gptkb:communication gptkb:Women_of_Thebes |
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Thebes
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Thebes
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:walls
gptkb:brotherhood shields fate vs free will the city of Thebes represents fate and destiny gates of Thebes |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:leadership
gptkb:cultural_heritage gptkb:betrayal gptkb:heroism gptkb:loss gptkb:loyalty gptkb:moral_ambiguity gptkb:revenge gptkb:Civil_War gptkb:Legacy gptkb:destiny gptkb:honor gptkb:deception gptkb:historical_context gptkb:identity gptkb:sacrifice 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:fate
gptkb:war family conflict |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:honor
gptkb:fate gptkb:war gptkb:Pride_Month family conflict |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Aeschylus
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Aeschylus
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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