The Greek tragedy of Oedipus' daughter

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Stephen Esposito |

TED-Ed

• July 2025

The gods watched as Oedipus’ daughter, Antigone, stole out of the palace in Thebes the morning after a devastating battle. Antigone was on a dangerous mission to do what she felt was right, though it meant risking her life. She sought to abide by divine law and honor her late brother Polyneices through burial— but the king had other plans. Stephen Esposito shares the tragic Greek tale of Antigone. [Directed by Josh Pilch, Augenblick Studios, narrated by Susan Zimmerman, music by Kevin MacLeod].