Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Relics from the past...

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient newspaper in Thebes! Only one article seems to have survived, however. It's translated here:
Polyneices Buried!
Reports have come in from the battlefield near Thebes that Polyneices, exiled and shunned prince of Thebes, has been given burial rites by his sister, Antigone, against the wishes of her father, King Creon. Creon was quoted as saying, "He who does his duty in his own household will be found righteous in the State also. But if any one transgresses, and does violence to the laws, or thinks to dictate to his rulers, such an one can win no praise from me. No, whomsoever the city may appoint, that man must be obeyed..." Nevertheless, it appears that Antigone has gone against her father's will and has given her traitor brother proper Greek burial rites, greatly angering her father, who has sentanced her to death.
Not all agree with the King's decision, however. Prince Haimon, son of Creon, has apparently sided with Antigone, asking his father to "Nay, forego thy wrath; permit thyself to change." Creon has given him no punishment
As a state owned newspaper, the Thebian Times supports Creon in his decision, and hopes that all who violate his will are brought to justice.
Antigone could not be reached for comment.

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