A daughter's dangerous mission to honor the dead
In short: In the wake of a devastating battle in Thebes, Antigone risks everything to follow divine law. This video explores the tragic Greek tale of Oedipus' daughter and her defiance of royal decree.
Stephen Esposito recounts the story of Antigone, who secretly left the palace the morning after a violent conflict to provide a proper burial for her slain brother, Polyneices. Driven by a sense of duty to honor divine law, she undertook a perilous mission that directly challenged the king's orders.
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