The Greek tragedy of Oedipus' daughter - Stephen Esposito

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Get to know the story of Antigone, daughter of Oedipus, who was determined to give her slain brother Polyneices a proper burial.

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The gods watched as Oedipus’ daughter, Antigone, stole out of the palace in Thebes the morning after a devastating battle. Antigone was on a dangerous mission to do what she felt was right, though it meant risking her life. She sought to abide by divine law and honor her late brother Polyneices through burial— but the king had other plans. Stephen Esposito shares the tragic Greek tale of Antigone.

Lesson by Stephen Esposito, directed by Josh Pilch, Augenblick Studios.

Music licensed under Creative Commons:

“Devastation And Revenge”

“Night Vigil”

“The Pyre”

“Unholy Knight”

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