Oedipus Flashcards

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Thebes

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an ancient Egyptian city on the Nile River (setting)

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2
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Altar

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

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3
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Citizens

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inhabitants of a city or town

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4
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Laurel

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evergreen branch used as a decoration in recognition f achievement

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5
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Garlands

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wreaths or circles of plants used as decoration

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6
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Cadmus

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the ancient founder of the city Thebes according to Greek mythology

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7
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Wreathed

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encircled or decorated

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8
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Incense

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a substance often used in religious ceremonies to produce a strong and pleasant smell when it is burned

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9
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Hades

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the home of the dead in Greek mythology and the Greek god of the underworld

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10
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Surging

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rolling as in waves

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11
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Labour

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childbirth

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12
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Tribute

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forced payment (often made by one ruler to another as a sign of dependence in times of war)

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13
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Dramatis Personae

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the ist of the characters in a play

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14
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Yearn

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to have an earnest or strong desire

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15
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Menoeceus

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the father of Jocasta and Creon

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16
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Creon

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the brother of Jocasta