Ismene

[ is-mee-nee, -mey-, iz- ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. a daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta who did not join Antigone in her forbidden burial of their brother Polynices.

Example Sentences

Antigone and her sister Ismene, as their brothers’ only surviving female relatives, are by tradition entrusted with conducting the rites of mourning.

From Salon

Ismene is understandably frightened and begs Antigone to suffer in silence.

From Salon

Ariana Burks as Oedipus’ less decisive daughter Ismene fleshes out this sorrowful family tale.

From Los Angeles Times

The rift between Antigone, who wants to bury her brother against the orders of Thebes’s leader Creon, and her sister Ismene is more balanced than usual: The somber, effective Louisa Chas makes it clear Ismene has already suffered too much to revolt.

From New York Times

Schilling, star of “Orange Is the New Black” who will read the part of Ismene, Antigone’s sister, says each time she’s done one of the company’s readings, the experience is very intimate.

From Seattle Times