Oedipus Correct Vocab 1 and What to Study for Quiz 1 PDF
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This document provides a list of vocabulary terms related to Oedipus and related topics, such as the Sphinx and Greek tragedies. It appears to be a study guide for a quiz.
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Hubris: arrogance, price Catharsis: cleansing, purification Hamartia: fatal flaw Sphinx: winged lion, woman Boon: a blessing, a benefit Calumny: an insult Cant: hypocritical talk Descry: to detect, catch sight of Imprecation: a spoken curse Impugn: to dispute the truth, to doubt Ken: to know Pinion:...
Hubris: arrogance, price Catharsis: cleansing, purification Hamartia: fatal flaw Sphinx: winged lion, woman Boon: a blessing, a benefit Calumny: an insult Cant: hypocritical talk Descry: to detect, catch sight of Imprecation: a spoken curse Impugn: to dispute the truth, to doubt Ken: to know Pinion: to restrain Supplication: to ask or beg humbly Temerity: boldness, confidence Vaunt: to brag or boast Importance of Sphynx in Oedipus. Oracle at Delphi Types of Greek Tragedies Process of a Tragic Hero
