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Creon

Creon

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A man in Greek myths who becomes king of Thebes after Oedipus
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Creonte
  • One hears the voice of Antigone opposing Creon's will in the name of family, honor, and fidelity to the gods' laws; one hears Thoreau's insistence that the only life worth living is a life in which conscience.
  • Creon and Oedipus
  • Creon and Antigone

So, you know, we might think of Creon saying, wait a second, I've got to run a city here.

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Examples

  • Creon tells Oedipus to act his age and listen to reason, whereupon Oedipus responds, "You are formidable with your tongue."

    Academic text (1994)

  • The curse will never be lifted as long as my brother Creon is king.

  • So, you know, we might think of Creon saying, wait a second, I've got to run a city here.

    Gregory B. Sadler - That Philosophy Guy

  • Its ruler, Creon, she says, will try to capture him and take him back, while his own sons are fighting among themselves for the Theban throne.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Disturbed by the commotion, Theseus returns and reproaches Creon for his illegal act.

    Academic text (1994)

  • In Sophocles' play, the Chorus must cry for Theseus to rescue Oedipus from Creon.

    Academic text (1994)

  • In Sophocles' drama, a higher executive authority, Theseus, disturbed by the din while performing religious rites, prevents Oedipus' capture by Creon as unjust.

    Academic text (1994)

  • In his rage for revenge, King Creon declared that no one should bury his body.

  • A message from Creon to those who would oppose his rule.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Creon comes from an old Greek word kreon that means 'ruler' or 'lord'. In Greek myth he becomes king of Thebes, so the name fits his role as a ruler.