Chorus of Theban Elders · Atlas

in the texts

HeraclesClassical · Greek

A chorus of aged Theban men who witness and comment on the action, sympathize with Heracles' family, and later celebrate Lycus's death before recoiling in terror at the apparition of Madness.

Lycus:

heracles ¶

Lycus:

heracles ¶

Chorus:

heracles ¶

AntigoneClassical · Greek

The collective Theban elders who comment on victory, law, human power, divine ruin, and the unfolding conflict.

Chorus:

antigone ¶

Chorus:

antigone ¶

Chorus:

antigone ¶

Oedipus TyrannusClassical · Greek

The collective voice of Theban elders, praying for deliverance, responding to Oedipus' edict, and mediating disputes among the rulers.

Creon:

oedipus at colonus ¶

Creon:

oedipus tyrannus ¶

Creon:

oedipus tyrannus ¶