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Creon

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Cre·on  (krn)
n. Greek Mythology
The brother of Jocasta and uncle of Antigone who became the king of Thebes after the fall of Oedipus.
Creon [ˈkriːɒn]
n
(Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth the successor to Oedipus as king of Thebes; the brother of Jocasta See also Antigone
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Noun1.Creon - (Greek mythology) the brother of Jocasta and uncle of Antigone who became king of Thebes after the fall of Oedipus
Greek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks


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One instance, however, is in the Antigone, where Haemon threatens to kill Creon.
The Poetics of Aristotle by Aristotle View in context
Then I saw Alcmena, the wife of Amphitryon, who also bore to Jove indomitable Hercules; and Megara who was daughter to great King Creon, and married the redoubtable son of Amphitryon.
The Odyssey by Homer View in context
Then he came to Creon and long-robed Eniocha, who received him kindly and gave him all fitting things, as is due to suppliants, and honoured him in their hearts even more.
Collection Of Hesiod, Homer and Homerica by Homer View in context
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