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Greek Myths & LegendsGrade 3grammar Stage

The Taking of Thebes

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What You'll Learn

1

Comprehension

Notes the armies kept fighting after the brothers died

2

Cause & Consequence

Explains why Adrastus waited: needed sons to grow up to fight

3

Significance

Explains that Greeks believed in avenging family deaths

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