"description": "Cadmus founded the city of Thebes. In the battle at Thebes, there were seven heroes on each side, and seven gates of the city. 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The Gods, and The Two Great Gods of Earth, Part One. "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/47/During+the+Battle+Creon%E2%80%99s+son%2C+Menoeceus+II+sacrificed+his+life+so+that+Thebes+could+win+the+war..jpg", Hubris The predominant type of tragic flaw.An exaggerated sense of pride or self-confidence, often accompanied by stubbornness and the refusal to listen to the reason of others. }, 55 "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/11/Zeus+and+Zeus+Fighting+a+Titan.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_53.jpg", "@type": "ImageObject", Prior to becoming the King of Thebes, Laius lived in exile in Peloponnesus, hosted by King Pelops I. Laius fell in love with Pelops' illegitimate son Chryssipus II. Oedipus, who has grown up in Corinth as the son of King Polybus, approaches. who buries any of the six dead enemy leadersincluding Polyneiceswill Laius abducted Chryssipus and was eventually arrested by Chryssipus\u2019 half brothers. Meanwhile, Back in ThebesThe guard returned to the Palace of Thebes to reveal the news that King Laius had been murdered by a band of robbers. "@context": "http://schema.org", Pity because the protagonist is better than we are, so we place ourselves into his position (empathy). He realizes that he is Laiuss son and has fulfilled the horrible Theseus took pity on him, and led an expedition to Thebes, where he forced the Thebans to allow the Argives to bury their dead. "name": "And so the play Antigone begins", In this plot, Laius thought that he could not be accused of killing the child because he did not directly do it himself. { Despite this, Antigone buried her brother. "description": "An Example of Greek Architecture. Where it lay down, it was fated that Cadmus would found a city and rule as its king. "@context": "http://schema.org", By the end of the play, the audience should be purged of pity and fear, so they go through a catharsis. He further agreed to restore them to their homelands, starting with Thebes. Oedipus began his investigation and little by little, the facts came out, but Oedipus pride would not allow him to accept the testimony of his witnesses. Although characters may die in Greek Tragedies, the tragedy arises from the protagonists poor choices which result from his tragic flaw. "name": "Important Cities Pay attention to the next two maps. "@context": "http://schema.org", { (She had been left by Zeus (the bull) upon the shore by Mount Dicte in Crete.) This practice is extremely useful for the following reasons: There were times when a single actor or actress had to play more than one character in the script. Catharsis = purgation of pity and fear 1 Oedipus by Sophocles. "description": "Twin sons, Eteocles and Polyneices. { Anyone who tried to bury the body of Polyneices against Creons order would be put to death by stoning. Creons Edicts Because Eteocles was a hero who defended Thebes from its attackers, he would be buried with full funeral rites and honors. )", Although her prophecies were destined to come true, her messages often consisted of incomplete information, and what she said was confusing for humans to completely understand. }, 21 "name": "A Kingdom Divided Creon once again served as Regent of Thebes until Oedipus died and Eteocles and Polyneices were old enough to rule. Cadmus and Europa were descendants of the god Zeus (his great-great grandchildren). You may cancel your subscription on your Subscription and Billing page or contact Customer Support at custserv@bn.com. Oedipus, in his shame, took the two brooches from Jocasta\u2019s gown and plunged the pins into his eyes, thus blinding himself from the vision of what he had done. B. "@context": "http://schema.org", But five became Cadmus's helpers Hamonia cadmus's wife got what from who A necklace from Aphrodite which would bring the downfall of later generations what happend to semele "@context": "http://schema.org", as an adult, and needs a cane when elderly. ", "description": "1. ", Read the excerpt from "The Royal House of Thebes.". Oedipus promised to banish himself from Thebes, never to return. . Polyneices was building an army in another town. He has left home because the Oracle at Delphi told him he would (Another version of the story indicates that his ankles had been riveted together with a bolt.). "name": "During the Battle Creon\u2019s son, Menoeceus II sacrificed his life so that Thebes could win the war. "width": "800" Along came Oedipus, who had heard of the offer. }, 29 The first part of Oedipus fate had been fulfilled. $24.99 Women could not be rulers in Greek society. "name": "Predetermined Fate Each individual is born with a fate that is determined by the gods at birth. What was revealed after a messenger revealed Polybus' death? Thieves had killed Laius on a path many years before. During those times, women were forbidden from participating in theater roles. A Sphinx had begun to terrorize the city. "description": "", "description": "Because Polyneices was a traitor to Thebes, his body would be left on the battlefield to be eaten by dogs and vultures. It shows that she can break the rules for her principles, revealing that women are as capable as men. "width": "800" ", }, 35 Oedipus himself is the guilty party. These events took place approximately 200 years before the Trojan War. Which son of Oedipus ultimately became king? Neither would relinquish, swords were drawn, and a battle ensued. . Polyneices and Eteolces fought over the throne. If the editor expresses an interest and asks you to write sections for each region of the country . Who ultimately won in the battle of the Seven against Thebes? Cadmus married Harmonia. The Argive armies were defeated and Thebes was victorious. Subscribe now. The Sphinx was eating Thebans. "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_17.jpg", THE MYTH Oedipus: Oedipus: The Myth King Laius of Thebes learned from an oracle that he was destined to have a son who would kill his own father and. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/39/Happy+Family+Oedipus+and+Jocasta+successfully+ruled+Thebes+for+many+years.+They+had+four+children..jpg", Cadmus = Harmonia Europa (= Zeus) Polydorus (son of Cadmus) Labdacus (son of Polydorus) Laius (son of Labdacus)", "name": "Cadmus and the Serpent", everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Mythology. He usually suffers from hubris (Pride) as shown through hamartia (character flaw or error in judgment). House of Thebes Family Tree (continued)Labdacus Menoeceus I (Great-Grandchild of Cadmus) Laius = Jocasta Creon = Eurydice Oedipus Haemon Menoeceus II "@context": "http://schema.org", Talk about what these results tell you about potential listeners. a place near Athens sacred to the Eumenides. Horrified, Jocasta kills herself and Oedipus gouges out "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/31/Oedipus+Becomes+and+Adult.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/64/Freedom+of+Will+and+Action.jpg", March 2, 2023, SNPLUSROCKS20 The House of Thebes was in many ways as unlucky as the House of Atreus, but their troubles seemed a lot less deserved. Theseus honors Oedipus for his unwitting suffering, and the tortured Tragedies are about people in conflict with the universe. Sow the earth with dragon's teeth. Corinth. An analysis of Antigone reveals several key themes. Creon told him to flee, but Menoeceus was determined to fight. Clipping is a handy way to collect important slides you want to go back to later. When he was older, a drunken man questioned Oedipus' parentage, though his mother would not speak to him about the matter. What was all that was left of the old Thebes? ", She was depicted as crowned with a crested helm, armed with shield and spear, and wearing the snake-trimmed Aegis cloak wrapped around her breast and arm, adorned with the head of the Gorgon. Activate your 30 day free trialto unlock unlimited reading. Tragedies are about people in conflict with the universe. Laius consults the Oracle at Delphi. Where did Actaeon accidentally find himself? Eteocles wound up defending the gate which his brother, Polynices, was attacking. Oedipus married his mother, Jocasta, and unknowingly fulfilled the second part of his fate. In Illyria they were changed into serpents by the gods, He bound its feet together and had it exposed on a lonely mountain. { Contact us "width": "800" Ares Serpent When the place for the new city was determined, Cadmus decided to sacrifice the ox to the goddess Athena. The Oracle told Creon that Thebes could only be saved by revealing the killer of King Laius. "@type": "ImageObject", { He has four daughters, all of whom experience tragedy: Semele The Sphinx threw itself from a cliff and died. .. Of those fierce darts Despair at me doth throw: .. . Athena told him to plant the dragons teeth in the earth. }, 53 "width": "800" Menoeceus gladly killed himself outside the city. Although characters may die in Greek Tragedies, the tragedy arises from the protagonists poor choices which result from his tragic flaw. Europa, carried away by Zeus in the form of a bull, was pursued by her brother Cadmus who went to Delphi to ask where he could find her. What did Creon want done with the brothers' bodies? Examples of Tragic Masks "@type": "ImageObject", She could communicate with Apollo and provide humans with a prediction of their fates. }, 62 { ", ", The oracle at Delphi warned him that his own son would kill him. This was easily achieved through the use of masks instead of superfluous and over-the-top makeup. "@context": "http://schema.org", Catharsis The protagonist's actions should arouse feelings of both pity and fear in the audience. He has unknowingly killed his father. Polyneices RetaliatesPolyneices went to the city of Argos and acquired the aid of the Argive armies. ", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/46/Polyneices+Retaliates.jpg", Oedipus married his mother, Jocasta, and unknowingly fulfilled the second part of his fate. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/35/The+Sphinx+Asks+a+Riddle.jpg", The Abduction of Europa supports HTML5 video, Published byBret Crosby "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/15/Ares%E2%80%99+Serpent+When+the+place+for+the+new+city+was+determined%2C+Cadmus+decided+to+sacrifice+the+ox+to+the+goddess+Athena..jpg", "@type": "ImageObject", "width": "800" The Royal House of Thebes Santina Betti. And so the play Antigone beginsThe Characters Creon: acting King of Thebes Eurydice: his wife Haemon: their son, and fianc of Antigone Antigone and Ismene: the daughters of Oedipus The Chorus and Leader: represent the voices of the citizens of Thebes and serve as advisors to Creon A Sentry: charged with guarding the body of Polyneices A Messenger Tiresias: the blind prophet of Thebes who can predict the future and interpret signs sent by the gods Brief Myths Arranged Alphabetically, Part Seven. Polyneices and Eteocles despised their father for what he had done, even though it was not his fault. "description": "Cadmus in his wanderings came to Delphi. "description": "Pity because the protagonist is better than we are, so we place ourselves into his position (empathy) Fear because we too do not know our future or fate. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/44/The+Final+Curse+Oedipus+promised+to+banish+himself+from+Thebes%2C+never+to+return..jpg", "name": "King Laius: A Curse on the House of Thebes", Creon decreed that whoever could solve the riddle would become the next king. "@context": "http://schema.org", The Sphinx threw itself from a cliff and died. Creon took over the rule of the town and after years, Oedipus was kicked out. "@context": "http://schema.org", of Europa, the woman Zeus kidnaps while she is a cow. The Sphinx is creature that has the body of a lion, the upper torso of a woman, and it has wings. What goes on four feet in the morning, on two at noon, and on three in the evening? Agenor I, sent Cadmus in search of Europa, telling him not to return until he had found his sister. him and marry his wife. When Oedipus is born, Laius leaves the child tied up on a mountain to die. { You are going to kill your father. "name": "Meanwhile, Back in Thebes", "name": "", "@context": "http://schema.org", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/12/Background%3A+The+Founding+of+Thebes.jpg", }, 13 { The Royal House of Thebes Summary). "@context": "http://schema.org", "description": "The guard returned to the Palace of Thebes to reveal the news that King Laius had been murdered by a band of robbers. "@type": "ImageObject", Greek masks helped conceal the men's faces while they played the female parts, suspending disbelief. Boadicea's warrior archetype leads her to fight the Romans and die if necessary. "@context": "http://schema.org", In this plot, Laius thought that he could not be accused of killing the child because he did not directly do it himself. Labdacus\u2019 son was Laius. Ares dragon had a golden crest, flashed fire from its eyes, had a triple tongue, teeth ranged in triple rows, and its body was swollen with poison. Teiresias uses "width": "800" "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/43/Oedipus.jpg", In this plot, Laius thought that he could not be accused of killing the child because he did not directly do it himself. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/26/King+Laius%3A+A+Curse+on+the+House+of+Thebes.jpg", Although her prophecies were destined to come true, her messages often consisted of incomplete information, and what she said was confusing for humans to completely understand. "name": "House of Thebes Family Tree (continued)", Women could not be rulers in Greek society. Creon tries to protect the boy from battle, Laius Attempts to Change his FateIn his fear that the Oracles prophecy would come true, Laius plotted to kill his son. 2. The spring was guarded by a serpent or dragon which was the sacred offspring of Ares. "width": "800" ", ", The princess Europa disappeared from the coasts of Phoenicia on the back of a bull (Zeus in disguise had kidnapped her). Each individual is born with a fate that is determined by the gods at birth. Neither would relinquish, swords were drawn, and a battle ensued. "name": "", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/13/The+Abduction+of+Europa.jpg", ", { This family heirloom brought great misfortune to their descendants. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/3/Important+Cities+Pay+attention+to+the+next+two+maps..jpg", "@context": "http://schema.org", Many years later, a terrible Sphinx (who put a riddle to every traveler and killed him when he did not answer correctly) besieged Thebes. Oedipus became the King of Thebes. Anyone who tried to bury the body of Polyneices against Creons order would be put to death by stoning. The Less Important Myths - Midas and Others, Part Six. Example leaves\underline{\text{leaves'}}leaves 1. leaves, $\underline{\phantom{\text{The horse}}}$4. }, 17 The Sphinx asks, What creature goes on four feet in the morning, It begins with a capital letter. Eteocles and Polyneices met face-to-face on the battlefield and mortally wounded each other. Eteocles would rule for the first year, then Polyneices would take over for the second year. Being unskilled, he died at once. Who did Adrastus beseech to allow the bodies of the Seven to be buried? "name": "Creon\u2019s Proclamation Creon had to save the city, so he proclaimed that anyone who could save Thebes from the Sphinx would be rewarded:", The teeth turned into armed warriors who fought until five remained. "width": "800" Argos. Oedipus Introduction to Greek Tragedy. }, 28 { . Burial would include the application of sacred oils to cleanse the body, a casting of earth upon the body, and cremation upon a pyre. She was depicted as crowned with a crested helm, armed with shield and spear, and wearing the snake-trimmed Aegis cloak wrapped around her breast and arm, adorned with the head of the Gorgon. (She had been left by Zeus (the bull) upon the shore by Mount Dicte in Crete. Which of the following ideas does the last sentence of the passage suggest? }, 49 What did Theseus do when he marched on Thebes? It shows that she can break the rules for her principles, revealing that women are as capable as men. Temple of Apollo at Didyma "@context": "http://schema.org", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/48/Creon%E2%80%99s+Edicts+Because+Eteocles+was+a+hero+who+defended+Thebes+from+its+attackers%2C+he+would+be+buried+with+full+funeral+rites+and+honors..jpg", You can view our. He did not want to kill his "father" as the Oracle at Delphi had said he would. for a group? The familys greatest misfortune, however, descends upon We've encountered a problem, please try again. He settled in Boeotia (named for the ox), and founded in this new land the city of Cadmea, later called Thebes. Seven armies with seven chieftains returned to Thebes and attacked its gates. Also, all of the bodies of the dead Argives would be left on the battlefield to rot. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/55/Greek+Tragedy+Performed+during+festivals+worshipping+Dionysus%2C+the+god+of+wine%2C+fertility%2C+rebirth..jpg", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/59/The+Elements+of+Greek+Tragedy.jpg", Polydorus son was Labdacus. "@context": "http://schema.org", The Tragedy of the Royal House of Thebes Outline NotesSophocles: Greek Playwright Circa 495 406 BC Mythology Part 5, Chapter 2: The Royal House of Thebes. { Labdacus son was Laius. Meanwhile, in Argos, Adrastus, king of Argos, had learned from an oracle that he must "yoke his daughters to a boar and a lion." king and marries the widowed queen, Jocasta. Polydorus\u2019 son was Labdacus. Eteocles and Polynieces killed each other, as it all came down to their final fight. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/20/The+Sparti+From+the+sown+teeth+sprang+forth+armed+men+%28Sparti%29+who+began+fighting+and+killing+each+other..jpg", "width": "800" "description": "The Oracle of Apollo at Delphi. Creons son, Menoeceus II sacrificed his life so that Thebes could win the war. Oedipus went to the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi and learned bad news and worse news: 1. He settled in Boeotia (named for the ox), and founded in this new land the city of Cadmea, later called Thebes. { If you don't see it, please check your spam folder. Because Eteocles was a hero who defended Thebes from its attackers, he would be buried with full funeral rites and honors. }, 30 There, King Polybus adopted the child as his own son. "width": "800" Jocasta, in her shame, hanged herself. Members will be prompted to log in or create an account to redeem their group membership. "@type": "ImageObject", He has unknowingly killed his father. Part Four, Chapter III The Adventures of Odysseus, Part Four, Chapter IV The Adventures of Aeneas, Part Five, Chapter III; Part Six, Chapters III, Part Four, Chapter 3- The Adventures of Odysseus, Part Four, Chapter 4 - The Adventures of Aeneas, Part Five, Chapter 3; Part Six, Chapters 1-2. Eteocles and Polynices met in combat and killed each other. "name": "", He could not cross the river encircling the kingdom of death. tied up on a mountain to die. Creon had to save the city, so he proclaimed that anyone who could save Thebes from the Sphinx would be rewarded: 1. He came to a crossroad where he encountered an old man in a chariot and his five guards. "@context": "http://schema.org", Sphinx means the strangler. "width": "800" Neither would relinquish, swords were drawn, and a battle ensued. the tragic heroine Read the excerpt from "The Royal House of Thebes." How does Antigone's action as a rebel reveal the universal theme? The Oracle was the priestess Pythia. Along came Oedipus, who had heard of the offer. "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_5.jpg", "@context": "http://schema.org", There, King Polybus adopted the child as his own son. Aeschylus and Euripides - Euripides tells it in a more agreeable way. Menoeceus needed to be killed to save Thebes. Thebes was originally called Cadmeia. "description": "Each person is given a personal allotment of unavoidable suffering. When the place for the new city was determined, Cadmus decided to sacrifice the ox to the goddess Athena. Oedipus and Jocasta piece events "width": "800" Who killed herself at the funeral pyre of the Seven? Your group members can use the joining link below to redeem their group membership. ", Oedipus seeks the truth, but a prophet tells Oedipus that he himself is the killer. "@context": "http://schema.org", Oedipus means swollen foot. Cadmus married Harmonia. together: on the road from Delphi, Oedipus killed a man in a heated Click here to review the details. These five helped to build Thebes and make it a glorious city. "description": "The princess Europa disappeared from the coasts of Phoenicia on the back of a bull (Zeus in disguise had kidnapped her). The Bacchae, also known as The Bacchantes (Gr: Bakchai), is a late tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides, and it is considered one of his best works and one of the greatest of all Greek tragedies. Sophocles BC Most awarded playwright of ancient Athens Wrote 120 Plays o Only 7 complete plays exist o Fragments. ", Who in the world is Sophocles? He would marry Queen Jocasta. BIOGRAPHY: c.496 BC - c.406 BC born in Colonus north-west of Athens always held in high regard (see Oedipus Coloneus) family. Focus is on psychological and ethical attributes of characters, rather than physical and sociological. are engaged to be married. You are going to kill your father. { He has unknowingly killed his father. Meanwhile, his other daughter, Ismene, has "@context": "http://schema.org", It devoured Cadmus' men. In the first excerpt from "The Royal House of Thebes" Antigone has buried Polyneices, she was following the god laws and her beliefs, despites Creon edict and the possible consequences of her acts, in the second one the author is talking about the strength of the woman in Britain. "@context": "http://schema.org", }, 18 2023 SlidePlayer.com Inc. All rights reserved. "name": "Some believe the chorus sang, moved, danced", As Oedipus left Thebes, he cursed his sons and told them that their inheritance would be divided by the sword. Only one of his servants survived the encounter. What came of Athamas after Phrixus was saved? Later, Cadmeia was name of the citadel, while the entire city was . For the next 7 days, you'll have access to awesome PLUS stuff like AP English test prep, No Fear Shakespeare translations and audio, a note-taking tool, personalized dashboard, & much more! In Laius's absence, Thebes is besieged by the Sphinx, a monster who devours anyone who cannot answer her riddle. Instead, he went to Delphi to learn about his background, where the oracle instead told him that he would kill his father and marry his mother. { (Women were not allowed to be in positions of power.) "@context": "http://schema.org", They had four unfortunate daughters: Semele, who gave birth to Dionysius, Ino, who was an evil stepmother, but became a good goddess after she was turned into a nymph, Agave, who killed her son Pentheus, and Autonome, who watched her own son die. You are going to marry your mother. He suffers from a reversal of fortune or fall from high to low. The suffering is not necessarily tragic, but is to be accepted as part of life. At the end of the first year, Eteocles refused to give up the throne to his brother, and banished Polyneices from Thebes. Chryssipus was eventually murdered by the queen, who wanted her own sons to inherit the throne. "description": "What goes on four feet in the morning, on two at noon, and on three in the evening Oedipus answered the question: The answer is man: At birth, he crawls, as an adult he walks upright on two feet, and as an old man he walks with a cane. "width": "800" { The Royal House of Thebes demonstrates the structural conflict of fate vs. free will. But Laius disregarded the oracle (further grounds for him to be punished by the gods) and eventually he and Jocasta conceived a son. Agenor I, sent Cadmus in search of Europa, telling him not to return until he had found his sister. Cadmus married Harmonia. In the end, the gods turn "description": "The souls of the unburied are not allowed to enter Hades, and are destined to walk the earth in torment. "width": "800" What did the Sphinx do to anyone who couldn't solve the riddle? Theseus received him and buried him after his death. Oedipus sends Jocastas Why was Amphiaraus unwilling to march against Thebes? Most important for us, Polydorus and Nycteis had a son named Labdacus, whose son, Laius, fled Thebes to take refuge with Pelops at Elis in the northwest Peloponnese. The Tragedy of the Royal House of Thebes Notes Sophocles: Greek Playwright Sophocles: Greek Playwright Circa 495 406 BC Circa. but the impetuous youth, believing he must make this sacrifice, In the first excerpt from "The Royal House of Thebes" Antigone has buried Polyneices, she was following the god laws and her beliefs, despites Creon edict and the possible consequences of her acts, in the second one the author is talking about the strength of the woman in Britain. A Kingdom Divided Creon once again served as Regent of Thebes until Oedipus died and Eteocles and Polyneices were old enough to rule. { { "@type": "ImageObject", Each person is given a personal allotment of unavoidable suffering. Some believe the chorus sang, moved, dancedMost believe the chorus underscored the ideas of the play, provided point-of-view, and focused on issues of the play and implications of the action, established the play's ethical system, and participated in the action Violence and death offstage Frequent use of messengers to relate information Usually continuous time of action Usually single place Stories based on myth or history, but varied interpretations of events Focus is on psychological and ethical attributes of characters, rather than physical and sociological. There was a theory that masks helped accentuate the actor s or actress voice during a stage performance. The Oracle of Apollo at Delphi warned him not to have a son because that son was fated to kill his own father. We've updated our privacy policy. Free access to premium services like Tuneln, Mubi and more. He suffers from a reversal of fortune or fall from high to low. Where did Oedipus and Antigone find themselves? "width": "800" The Oracle of Apollo at Delphi warned him not to have a son because that son was fated to kill his own father. The Final Curse Oedipus promised to banish himself from Thebes, never to return. This Study Guide consists of approximately 59pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - }, 37 "width": "800" ", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/50/And+so+the+play+Antigone+begins.jpg", one day kill his father. 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