| 单词 | Laius |
| 例句 | Another shepherd from the Laius household, he says, whom someone had told to get rid of the child, gave the baby to him. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Foremost among them is the unfairly maligned passive voice: Laius was killed by Oedipus, as opposed to Oedipus killed Laius. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Apollo had declared that the plague would be stayed upon one condition: whoever had murdered King Laius must be punished. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Or consider the sentence from the Wikipedia entry on Oedipus: The baby, he says, was given to him by another shepherd from the Laius household, who had been told to get rid of the child. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z He, too, like Laius, thought to make it impossible for the oracle to come true; he resolved never to see Polybus again. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “Laius was killed by robbers, not by his son—the poor innocent who died upon the mountain.” Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z King Laius of Thebes was the third in descent from Cadmus. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Basic order: Postposing: The servant left the baby whom Laius The servant left on the mountaintop had condemned to die on the the baby whom Laius had condemned mountaintop. to die. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z It was Oedipus who killed Laius, for example, takes it for granted that someone killed Laius, the only question being who; the main clause of the sentence informs us who the who is. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z If you were unfamiliar with the story of Oedipus Rex and I simply said, “Sophocles play story kill Laius wife Jocasta wed Oedipus father mother,” you wouldn’t guess what happened in a million years. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z “And Laius was murdered by robbers, where three roads meet on the way to Delphi,” she concluded triumphantly. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Killed Oedipus married Laius Jocasta, for example, doesn’t make it clear whether Oedipus killed Laius and married Jocasta, Jocasta killed Oedipus and married Laius, Oedipus killed Jocasta and married Laius, and so on. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z “A wandering shepherd gave you to me, a servant of Laius.” Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, when the oracle warned Laius that he would die at the hands of his son he determined that this should not be. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z The baby, he says, was given to him by another shepherd from the Laius household, who had been told to get rid of the child. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Understandably, his father, Laius — king of Thebes — wasn’t particularly keen on the idea, so he left baby Oedipus on a mountain to die. 5 Real-World Incidents of Royal Patricide 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z All he must do is find the murderer of Laius, the former king whom he replaced both on the throne and in Queen Jocasta’s bed. Review: Deaf West confronts passion of 'Oedipus' at the Getty Villa in expressive new version 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Jocasta tries to reassure her husband that oracles don’t always get it right by telling him that one once told Laius that he would die by his son’s end. Oedipus Rex vs. President Trump: Leaders reveal themselves in times of plague 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z “Laius once, Not from Apollo, but his priests, receiv’d An oracle, which said, it was decreed He should be slain by his own son.” Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z On his journey he met Laius and slew him in the course of an altercation. Women of Achievement Written for the Fireside Schools 2012-02-08T03:00:23.060Z It is reserved for the bestial Cyclops and Laius the accursed. Euripedes and His Age 2011-03-05T03:00:26.617Z Laius insolently ordered the youth to move out of his way, which Œdipus, not knowing him, and irritated at his tone and language, refused. Heathen Mythology CREON, in Greek legend, son of Menoeceus, king of Thebes after the death of Laius, the husband of his sister Jocasta. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" Laius and Jocasta, King and Queen of Thebes, in Bœotia, were greatly delighted at the birth of a little son. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z This story was somewhat as follows: Oedipus was the son of Laius and Jocasta, king and queen of Thebes. Women of Achievement Written for the Fireside Schools 2012-02-08T03:00:23.060Z As he journeyed towards Thebes he met his real father, Laius, and slew him in a conflict which grew out of a dispute with his charioteer. The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition A conflict ensued, and Laius with his companion was slain. Heathen Mythology Oedipus, the son of Laius, ignorant of his parentage, successfully accomplished the task and married Jocasta, his mother. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" To prevent the fulfillment of this dreadful prophecy, Laius bade a servant carry the new-born child out of the city, and end its feeble little life. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z To this crime of Laius, the Scholiast to the Seven against Thebes attributes all the evils which afterwards befell the royal house of Thebes, and Euripides made it the subject of a tragedy. A Problem in Greek Ethics Being an inquiry into the phenomenon of sexual inversion The Thebans proclaimed that whoever would rid the kingdom of this scourge should marry the widow of Laius, and succeed to the vacant throne. The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition As he travelled towards Phocis, he met, in a narrow passage, Laius, his father, in a chariot with his arm bearer. Heathen Mythology At Thebes, in Bœotia, the king, Laius, was told that his first child would be his death. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History Since the deity with all power urges on the matter, let the whole race of Laius, abhorred by Phœbus, having received for its portion the wave of Cocytus, drift down with the wind. Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound and the Seven Against Thebes A quarrel ensues from the insolence of attendants, and Œdipus kills Laius. Ancient States and Empires Juno opposes, but to no effect, and Mercury is sent on a message to the shades, to the ghost of Laius, who is to appear to Eteocles, and provoke him to break the agreement. The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition Some years after, a plague visited his territories, and the oracle was consulted, which stated that it would only cease when the murderer of King Laius was banished from the country. Heathen Mythology A quarrel arose, and in the fight that followed he slew the man to whom the chariot belonged, little knowing that it was Laius, his own father. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History Paine's second chorus describes the imaginary pursuit by Fate of the murderer of160 King Laius. Contemporary American Composers Being a Study of the Music of This Country, Its Present Conditions and Its Future, with Critical Estimates and Biographies of the Principal Living Composers; and an Abundance of Portraits, Fac-simile Musical Autographs, and Compositions The brother of Laius, Creon, succeeds to the throne of Thebes. Ancient States and Empires The oracle for once gave a plain answer, and said that the plague would cease only when the murderer of Laius had been found and punished. The Story of the Greeks The Queen, Jocasta told me It was her son by Laius. Heathen Mythology It answered that the land must be purified from the blood of Laius. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History He became king of Thebes and the husband of Jocaste, the widow of his father, king Laius. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome The king offers his crown and his sister Jocasta, wife of Laius, in marriage to any one who would explain the riddle. Ancient States and Empires Now, the young man did not know that it was his father Laius whom he thus met for the first time, so he fell upon and killed him also. The Story of the Greeks Relentless heavens! is then the fate of Laius Never to be atoned? The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Labdacus being grown up received the Kingdom from Lycus, and soon after dying left it again to his administration, for his young son Laius. The Chronology of Ancient Kingdoms Amended To which is Prefix'd, A Short Chronicle from the First Memory of Things in Europe, to the Conquest of Persia by Alexander the Great Struck with dismay at the unpremeditated murder which he had committed, the youth fled, and left the spot without learning that the old man whom he had killed was his father, Laius, king of Thebes. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome Knowing no country but Corinth, he pursues his way to Bœotia, and meets Laius in a chariot drawn by mules. Ancient States and Empires Hoping to learn what would become of himself and of his family, Laius sent rich gifts to the temple at Delphi, asking what would befall him in the coming years. The Story of the Greeks O Laius, Labdacus, and all you spirits Of the Cadmean race, prepare to meet me, All weeping ranged along the gloomy shore; Extend your arms to embrace me, for I come. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Chosen out from my city the fairest present to Apollo, I came to the land of the Cadmeans, the illustrious descendants of Agenor, sent hither to these kindred towers of Laius. The Tragedies of Euripides, Volume I. Laius, king of Thebes, the son of Labdacus, and a direct descendant of Cadmus, was married to Jocaste, the daughter of a noble Theban. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome He was too horror-stricken to return to Corinth, and as he travelled the other way, he met Laius going from Thebes to Delphi. The Seven Plays in English Verse But Laius was too gentle to harm a babe, and so ordered a servant to carry the child out of the town and put him to death. The Story of the Greeks The incantation itself is nobly written, and the ghost of Laius can only be paralleled in Shakespeare. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Afterwards doubting his parentage he inquired of the Delphic god and heard himself the word declared before to Laius. Oedipus Trilogy Oedipus, King of Thebes, having, by mistake, slain his father Laius, and married his mother Jocasta, put out his own eyes, and resigned his realm to his sons Eteocles and Polynices. The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 2 But Oedipus succeeded and overcame her, and, as Laius did not return, was rewarded with the regal sceptre,—and with the hand of the queen. The Seven Plays in English Verse Accordingly Laius gave his son, who was only a baby, to a certain herdsman, with instructions to put him to death. Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew Be not you; For I love Laius still, as wives should love; But you more tenderly, as part of me: And when I have you in my arms, methinks I lull my child asleep. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Wherefore he fled from what he deemed his father's house and in his flight he encountered and unwillingly slew his father Laius. Oedipus Trilogy Juno opposes, but to no effect; and Mercury is sent on a message to the shades, to the ghost of Laius, who is to appear to Eteocles, and provoke him to break the agreement. The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 2 My gracious lord, before thy prosperous reign King Laius was the leader of our land. The Seven Plays in English Verse It happened that King Laius, with one attendant, was on his way to Delphi from the city Thebes. Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew Dig a trench, and dig it nigh 175 Where the bones of Laius lie; Altars, raised of turf or stone, Will the infernal powers have none. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 So he reigned in the room of Laius, and espoused the widowed queen. Oedipus Trilogy I. Laius, king of Thebes, was told by an oracle that he should be killed by his son. Outline of Universal History So Phoebus neither brought upon the boy His father’s murder, nor on Laius The thing he greatly feared, death by his son. The Seven Plays in English Verse It is the third part of a Trilogy which might have been called, collectively, The House of Laius. Suppliant Maidens and Other Plays This holy sire, who presses you with oaths, Forgets your first; were you not sworn before To Laius and his blood? The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 To Laius, King of Thebes, an oracle foretold that the child born to him by his queen Jocasta would slay his father and wed his mother. Oedipus Trilogy Meeting Laius in a narrow pass, and provoked by his attendants, he slew them and him. Outline of Universal History But tell me first what height Had Laius, and what grace of manly prime? The Seven Plays in English Verse Meantime his real father, Laius, on his way to consult the god at Delphi, met his unknown son returning from that shrine—a quarrel fell out, and the younger man slew the elder. Suppliant Maidens and Other Plays Yes, yes, you gods! you shall have ample vengeance On Laius' murderer. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 The oracle was false, for Laius had died at the hands of robbers in a place where three roads met. Authors of Greece When his two sons and daughters had grown up, a pestilence broke out; and the oracle demanded that the murderer of Laius should be banished. Outline of Universal History The child was of the stock of Laius. The Seven Plays in English Verse Or the preceding plays, the Laius and the Oedipus, may have been of such high merit as to make up for defects observable in the one that still survives. Suppliant Maidens and Other Plays The first of Laius' blood his life did seize, And urged his fate, Which else had lasting been and strong. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 If then this man was Laius, he had imprecated a curse on himself; his one hope is the solitary survivor whom he had sent for; perhaps more than one man had killed Laius after all. Authors of Greece Lines 1-77 Oedipus calls upon Tiresias to reveal the Murderer of Laius. Specimens of Greek Tragedy — Aeschylus and Sophocles From many voices in the former time Telling thy cruel tale of sight destroyed I have known thee, son of Laius, and to-day I know thee anew, in learning thou art here. The Seven Plays in English Verse Laius, King of Thebes, married Iokaste; he was warned by Apollo that if he had any children ruin would befall his house. Suppliant Maidens and Other Plays Let me consider—did I murder Laius, Thus, like a villain? The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 He had him from a shepherd, a servant of Laius, the very man whom Oedipus had summoned. Authors of Greece Oedipus is the son of Laius, King of Thebes, and Queen Jocasta. Specimens of Greek Tragedy — Aeschylus and Sophocles He was given out for Laius’ son: but she, Thy queen, within the palace, best can tell. The Seven Plays in English Verse The onslaught from without has been repulsed, but the male line of the house of Laius is extinct. Suppliant Maidens and Other Plays I did not hear him speak it: They accuse me,— The priest, Adrastus and Eurydice,— Of murdering Laius!—Tell me, while I think on't, Has old Tiresias practised long this trade? The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Apollo bade the Thebans cast out the murderer of the last King Laius, who was still lurking in Theban territory. Authors of Greece Having heard of the prophecy concerning himself, he leaves Corinth to avoid its fulfilment; but on his road falls in with Laius, has a quarrel with his attendants, and kills him. Specimens of Greek Tragedy — Aeschylus and Sophocles But after some years a plague descended on the people, and Apollo, on being inquired of, answered that it was for Laius’ death. The Seven Plays in English Verse It is interesting to note that, in combination with the Laius and the Oedipus, this play won the dramatic crown in 467 B.C. Suppliant Maidens and Other Plays The more I look, the more I find of Laius: His speech, his garb, his action; nay, his frown,— For I have seen it,—but ne'er bent on me. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 She bids Oedipus take no notice of oracles; one such had declared that Laius would be slain by his own son, who would marry her, his mother. Authors of Greece That Laius who was ruler of this land? Specimens of Greek Tragedy — Aeschylus and Sophocles But where did Laius meet this violent end? The Seven Plays in English Verse Laius was one day killed on the road as he was airing himself in his chariot. The Girl's Cabinet of Instructive and Moral Stories The wretch, who Laius killed, must bleed or fly; Or Thebes, consumed with plagues, in ruins lie. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Aghast at hearing this, Oedipus inquires the exact scene of the murder, the time when it was committed, the actual appearance of Laius. Authors of Greece The oracle bids the Thebans expel the murderer of Laius. Specimens of Greek Tragedy — Aeschylus and Sophocles But Laius being dead, We found no helper in our miseries. The Seven Plays in English Verse The man whom he slew in that same mountain pass fell by no robber band, and, therefore, could not have been Laius. Mosaics of Grecian History You provoked me: And yet I only did thus far accuse you, As next of blood to Laius: Be advised, And you may live. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Oedipus on inquiry learns that there are several murderers, but only one of Laius' attendants escaped alive. Authors of Greece The full absurdity of the thing is seen in the case of Laius: Seek not for offspring in the Gods' despite; Beget a child, and thou begett'st thy slayer. Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 03 There were but five in all: a herald one; And Laius travelled in the only car. The Seven Plays in English Verse When Oedipus killed Laius, he was ignorant of the relation, and from circumstances, innocent and involuntary, formed erroneous opinions concerning the action which he committed. An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals No more; if e'er we meet again, 'twill be In mutual darkness; we shall feel before us To reach each other's hand;—remember Laius! The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Soon afterwards, Laius being on his way to Delphi, accompanied only by one attendant, met in a narrow road a young man also driving in a chariot. Bulfinch's Mythology: the Age of Fable Accordingly we find that the oracle does not deter Laius from begetting a son, nor that son from being his slayer. Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 03 Now if that stranger Had aught in common with king Laius, What wretch on earth was e’er so lost as I? The Seven Plays in English Verse Darius and Laius are still alive; Antigone will be dear to her brethren after death; the way to the palace of Cronos is found by those who 'have thrice departed from evil.' Phaedo My former lord Thought me his blessing; be thou like my Laius. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 On his refusal to leave the way at their command, the attendant killed one of his horses, and the stranger, filled with rage, slew both Laius and his attendant. Bulfinch's Mythology: the Age of Fable Eurydice, her Daughter, by Laius, her first husband. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Laius Had no more faithful shepherd than this man. The Seven Plays in English Verse When Laius' death is expiated well, Your plague shall cease. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 What, yet again? the third time hast thou cursed me: This imprecation was for Laius' death, And thou hast wished me like him. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 His name I knew not, or I have forgot: That he was of the family of Laius, I well remember. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 I charge thee answer To what I shall enquire: Wert thou not once The servant to king Laius here in Thebes? The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 How long is ’t now Since Laius— CR. The Seven Plays in English Verse Whom you describe for Laius: insolent, And fierce they were, as men who lived on spoil. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Lord Creon, you and Diocles retire: Tiresias, and the brother-hood of priests, Approach the place: None at these rites assist, But you the accused, who by the mouth of Laius Must be absolved or doomed. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 The Tiresias of Sophocles, for example, upon his first introduction, denounces Œdipus as the slayer of Laius, braves his resentment, and prophesies his miserable catastrophe. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 While Laius has a lawful successor, Your first oath still must bind: Eurydice Is heir to Laius; let her marry Creon. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 That, but for your advice, he had not dared To talk of Laius’ death as done by me. The Seven Plays in English Verse If I slew Laius, what can be more wretched! The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 She broke her vow, First made to Creon: But the time calls on; And Laius' death must now be made more plain. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Come, you are my friends: The queen my sister, after Laius' death, Feared to lie single; and supplied his place With a young successor. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Offended heaven will never be appeased, While Œdipus pollutes the throne of Laius, A stranger to his blood. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 They make as though the ancient warning slept By Laius erst with fear and trembling kept; Apollo’s glory groweth pale, And holiest rites are prone to faint and fail. The Seven Plays in English Verse When twenty winters more have grizzled his black locks, He will be very Laius. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 The oracle takes place before the priest; The blood of Laius was to murder Laius: I'm not of Laius' blood. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Meantime, she stands provided of a Laius, More young, and vigorous too, by twenty springs. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 He said, a band of robbers watched their passage, Who took advantage of a narrow way, To murder Laius and the rest; himself Left too for dead. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Of Laius once the sovereign of this land? The Seven Plays in English Verse To whom my vows were ever paid, till now; And with such modest, chaste, and pure affection, The coldest nymph might read'em without blushing; Art thou the murdress, then, of wretched Laius? The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 This murder was on Laius' person done, Where three ways meet? The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Tiresias, thee I summon by thy priesthood, Tell me what news from hell; where Laius points, And whose the guilty head! The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 So short a time as I have yet to live, Exceeds thy 'pointed hour;—remember Laius! The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 What piercing grief Your hearts must suffer, if as kinsmen should Ye still regard the house of Laius! The Seven Plays in English Verse Even oracles Are always doubtful, and are often forged: 183 Laius had one, which never was fulfilled, Nor ever can be now. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Something: But 'tis not yet your turn to ask: How old was Laius, what his shape, his stature, His action, and his mien? quick, quick, your answer!— The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Which of the family of Laius gave it? The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Ghost of Laius, the late King of Thebes. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Or if the fates resolve some expiation For murdered Laius; hear me, hear me, gods! The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 The first of Laius' blood Gave him his death. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 And the same fate, or worse than Laius met, Let be his lot: His children be accurst; His wife and kindred, all of his, be cursed! The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 This will I do, unless you show me Laius, My dear, my murdered lord. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Seneca is justly ridiculed by Dacier, for sending Laius forth with a numerous party of guards, to avoid the indecorum of a king going abroad too slenderly attended. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 The queen Jocasta told me, It was her son by Laius. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 |
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