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Kreon

American  
[kree-on] / ˈkri ɒn /

noun

Classical Mythology.
  1. Creon.


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A few years ago, a friend went to an academic conference and saw a reading of Anne Carson’s adaptation of “Antigone,” with the celebrated academic Judith Butler as the Theban king Kreon.

From New York Times Feb. 14, 2020

The king of Delphi, Kreon, has ordered that the body of her rebellious brother Polyneikes not be given the dignity of a burial.

From Washington Post Oct. 15, 2015

In one of several of Power's updatings that drew laughs from the audience, Medea reassures the nurse who has seen her kowtowing to Kreon that she has not suddenly gone soft.

From Reuters Jul. 21, 2014

However, the cast – Roman Trekel as the poet Diomedes, John Tomlinson as Kreon, and especially Deborah Polaski as Sappho – do their best to bring it all to life.

From The Guardian Dec. 19, 2012

So thither she sped with him in her dragon chariot, which bore them to the house of King Kreon.

From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)

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