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antigone

/ænˈtɪɡ.ə.ni/

Traduction: Nom propre issu de la mythologie grecque, désignant la fille d'Œdipe, connue pour sa désobéissance aux ordres de son père, ce qui entraîna sa condamnation à mort.

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/ænˈtɪɡ.ə.ni/C1formal
  • frNom propre issu de la mythologie grecque, désignant la fille d'Œdipe, connue pour sa désobéissance aux ordres de son père, ce qui entraîna sa condamnation à mort.

A proper noun from Greek mythology referring to the daughter of King Oedipus, known for her defiance of her father's orders, which led to her being condemned to death.

indénombrable · nom propre

  1. Greek mythological figureC1formal

    In Greek mythology, the daughter of King Oedipus who defied her uncle Creon's decree and was sentenced to death for burying her brother Polynices.

    frAntigone (mythologie)

    • Antigone's story is a classic example of civil disobedience.
    • In Sophocles' play, Antigone chooses to honor her brother over obeying the state.
    • The tragedy of Antigone explores themes of loyalty and justice.
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  • antigone's possessive singular form