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Oedipus repeats to Polynices the curse that Polynices and Eteocles, who are brothers, will kill each other in battle. The curse was put upon them by Oedipus, who is their father.

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Who is Jocasta's son?

In Greek mythology she was the mother of Oedipus by Laius. After Oedipus killed Laius and married her she was the mother of Antigone, Eteocles, Polynices and Ismene by Oedipus. Of these, only Eteocles and Polynices were male.


Who was a son of Oedipus?

Polynices is the son of Oedipus and Jocasta, therefore also his brother.


Do Oedipus and jocasta have children together?

Eteocles, Polynices, Antigone, and Ismene were the children of Oedipus and Jocasta.


Who are the children of Oedipus and jocasta?

Antigone, Ismene, Eteocles, and Polynices


What did Oedipus do last?

He blinded himself. However, after he blinded and exiled himself, he wandered throughout the land with his daughter, Antigone, looking for somewhere to die. This part of Oedipus' story is in the book called "Oedipus at Colonus". Oedipus, led by his daughter Antigone, wanders into the town of Colonus where they are met by a villager who tells them that they should leave, as the town is scared by Furies. Oedipus sees this as a sign, as he killed his Father and married his Mother, which were perfect reasons for the Furies to attack Oedipus. Ismene, another daughter of Oedipus, arrives on horse and tells both Antigone and Oedipus of Polynices and Eteocles, and Polynices goal of attacking Thebes. The brothers have heard from Apollo that their outcomes depend on where their Father is buried, however, Oedipus curses both his sons and choses to be buried at Colonus. Creon, who wants Oedipus to be buried at Thebes, steals Antigone away from Oedipus in an attempt to get him to follow. Oedipus gets a message from Polynices, telling him to meet him at the Temple of Poseidon, and Ploynices tells Oedipus that he has been banished from Thebes by his own brother, and intends to attack. He begs Oedipus to lift the curse that he put on him and his brother, but Oedipus says that they deserve their fate for casting their Father out. Polynices exits, in a blind rage. Oedipus reads the thunderstorm, that has broken out, Zeus thinks it is time for Oedipus to die. Then Oedipus dies, which is the tragic end to a tragic story. This story is then followed by "Antigone" which is the outcome of Polynices and Eteocles fight and the death of the entire family.


What are the names of Oedipus and Jocasta's children?

Oedipus and Jocasta had two sons, Polynices and Eteocles and two daughters, Antigone and Ismene.


What are the names of Oedipus' children?

Oedipus, mythical king of Thebes, had four children. His two sons were named Polynices and Eteocles. His two daughters were named Antigone and Ismene.


In Greek legend who was the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta?

Oedipus was Jocasta's son aswell as her husband. They had 4 kids together (they didnt know they were related) Girls: Ismene and Antigone Boys: Polynices and Eteocles


Did jocasta and laius have 5 kids?

No, only one, and he was Oedipus, although some call the Sphinx a daughter of Laius. Jocasta had by Oedipus children his daughters Ismene, Antigone and sons Polynices and Eteocles.


What is Oedipus' curse?

to kill his father and marry his mother


When the play Oedipus rex begins is Oedipus king of Thebes and is there a curse upon the city?

Yes. Apex answer is a).


Example of hamartia as it appears in the character Oedipus?

Hamaratia as it appears in the character Oedipus utters a curse condemning Laius's killer.