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ˈkri ɒncre·on
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Creonnoun
(Greek mythology) the brother of Jocasta and uncle of Antigone who became king of Thebes after the fall of Oedipus
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Creon is a character in Greek mythology, originating in the tales of Sophocles as the King of Thebes. He is known for his roles in the plays "Oedipus Rex" and "Antigone," where he is portrayed as a stern and often tyrannical ruler. In the context of therapeutic drugs, Creon is also a brand of pancreatic enzyme supplement used to treat conditions such as cystic fibrosis or chronic pancreatitis where the pancreas does not produce enough digestive enzymes.
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Creon
Creon is a figure in Greek mythology best known as the ruler of Thebes in the legend of Oedipus. He had two children with his wife, Eurydice: Megareus and Haemon. Creon and his sister, Jocasta, were descendants of Cadmus and of the Spartoi.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of creon in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of creon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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