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Antigone Family Tree

King Laios Queen Jocasta wed

King Laios wed Queen Jocasta Oedipus give birth to Oedipus

Prophecy that their son will kill father and sleep with mother King Laios wed Queen Jocasta give birth to Prophecy that their son will kill father and sleep with mother Oedipus

King Laios wed Queen Jocasta Oedipus give birth to Prophecy that their son will kill father and sleep with mother Oedipus Feet are pierced as a baby and he is left on a mountain to die

King Laios wed Queen Jocasta Oedipus give birth to Prophecy that their son will kill father and sleep with mother Oedipus Feet are pierced as a baby and he is left on a mountain to die Oedipus is rescued and adopted by the King of Corinth. Hearing of the prophecy, he runs away to save his “parents” in Corinth

King Laios wed Queen Jocasta Oedipus give birth to Prophecy that their son will kill father and sleep with mother Oedipus Feet are pierced as a baby and he is left on a mountain to die Oedipus is rescued and adopted by the King of Corinth. Hearing of the prophecy, he runs away to save his “parents” in Corinth In a moment of rage Oedipus kills a “stranger” on the road to Thebes.

King Laios wed Queen Jocasta Oedipus give birth to Prophecy that their son will kill father and sleep with mother Oedipus Feet are pierced as a baby and he is left on a mountain to die Oedipus is rescued and adopted by the King of Corinth. Hearing of the prophecy, he runs away to save his “parents” in Corinth In a moment of rage Oedipus kills a “stranger” on the road to Thebes. Solves the riddle of the Sphinx at the gates of Thebes and becomes an instant hero.

King Laios wed Queen Jocasta Oedipus give birth to Prophecy that their son will kill father and sleep with mother Oedipus Feet are pierced as a baby and he is left on a mountain to die Oedipus is rescued and adopted by the King of Corinth. Hearing of the prophecy, he runs away to save his “parents” in Corinth In a moment of rage Oedipus kills a “stranger” on the road to Thebes. Solves the riddle of the Sphinx at the gates of Thebes and becomes an instant hero. Marries Queen Jocasta and becomes King of Thebes

wed King Oedipus Queen Jocasta Has no idea that Oedipus is his son Has no idea that Jocasta is his birth mother

wed King Oedipus Queen Jocasta 4 Children give birth to Has no idea that Oedipus is his son Has no idea that Jocasta is his birth mother 4 Children

wed King Oedipus Queen Jocasta 4 Children 2 Sons give birth to Has no idea that Oedipus is his son Has no idea that Jocasta is his birth mother 4 Children 2 Sons Eteocles Polyneices

wed King Oedipus Queen Jocasta 4 Children 2 Sons 2 Daughters give birth to Has no idea that Oedipus is his son Has no idea that Jocasta is his birth mother 4 Children 2 Sons 2 Daughters Eteocles Polyneices Antigone Ismene

wed King Oedipus Queen Jocasta 4 Children 2 Sons 2 Daughters give birth to Has no idea that Oedipus is his son Has no idea that Jocasta is his birth mother 4 Children 2 Sons 2 Daughters Eteocles Polyneices Antigone Ismene Because of Oedipus’ marriage to his mother a horrible curse overcomes Thebes. When Oedipus and Jocasta learn of their guilt, Jocasta kills herself, and Oedipus gouges his eyes out. He is banished from the city to cleanse Thebes from the curse.

Eteocles Polyneices Fight to the death on the battle field Refuses to share the thrown with brother. After fight for power with brother, he raises an army and attacks Thebes.

Eteocles Polyneices King Creon Fight to the death on the battle field Refuses to share the thrown with brother. After fight for power with brother, he raises an army and attacks Thebes. King Creon Brother of Jocasta is next in line for king

Eteocles Polyneices King Creon Fight to the death on the battle field Refuses to share the thrown with brother. After fight for power with brother, he raises an army and attacks Thebes. King Creon Brother of Jocasta is next in line for king By decree of the new king, is declared a hero and is given a honorable military burial

Eteocles Polyneices King Creon Fight to the death on the battle field Refuses to share the thrown with brother. After fight for power with brother, he raises an army and attacks Thebes. King Creon Brother of Jocasta is next in line for king By decree of the new king, is declared a hero and is given a honorable military burial By decree of the new king, is considered a traitor and is left in the battle field to rot

Eteocles Polyneices King Creon Fight to the death on the battle field Refuses to share the thrown with brother. After fight for power with brother, he raises an army and attacks Thebes. King Creon Brother of Jocasta is next in line for king By decree of the new king, is declared a hero and is given a honorable military burial By decree of the new king, is considered a traitor and is left in the battle field to rot Antigone Extremely loyal to family and the law of the gods. Her strong will creates conflict with Creon

Eteocles Polyneices King Creon Fight to the death on the battle field Refuses to share the thrown with brother. After fight for power with brother, he raises an army and attacks Thebes. King Creon Brother of Jocasta is next in line for king By decree of the new king, is declared a hero and is given a honorable military burial By decree of the new king, is considered a traitor and is left in the battle field to rot Antigone Ismene Extremely loyal to family and the law of the gods. Her strong will creates conflict with Creon Fearful of punishment and obedient to the laws of the state. Her weak will disgusts Antigone