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Yes, Theban King Oedipus and Zeus, the king of the ancient Greek gods, are related.

Specifically, the sea god Poseidon and Zeus are brothers. Poseidon is the father of Prince Agenor of Tyre, the father of Theban King Cadmus. Cadmus is Oedipus' great-great grandfather. So that makes Zeus Cadmus' great great great great great uncle, and Oedipus Zeus' great great great great great nephew.

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How does the priest describe Oedipus as ruler in 'Oedipus Rex'?

It is as the wisest of men that the priest describes Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the priest of Zeus characterizes Theban King Oedipus as the savior of Thebes. He describes Oedipus as divinely favored in wisdom. He gives an example Oedipus' defeat of the seemingly invincible Sphinx.


Does Creon have any genetic relation to Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Yes, Creon genetically is related to Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Creon is Theban King Oedipus' uncle. He is the brother of Queen Jocasta, who is Oedipus' mother and wife. Creon and Oedipus share a common paternal ancestor in Thebes' founding King Cadmus.


What does the priest say to Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?

That a pestilence afflicts Thebes and that Oedipus can end it is what the priest says to Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the priest of Zeus has absolute faith in Theban King Oedipus as the ultimate problem-solver. He explains that Oedipus has two things going for him. In fact, he describes Oedipus as the best of men and the most favored by the gods.


Who is Athena in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Goddess of wisdom is who Athena is in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Athena's name appears in the first choral ode at the end of Theban King Oedipus' interactions with the priest of Zeus and Creon. She is described as a daughter of Zeus the chief god. She also is mentioned as the sister of Artemis the beautiful goddess of the hunt.


Who is the protagonist in Oedipus the King?

Oedipus.

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What did Zeus do?

Zeus was the King of the gods in ancient Greek mythology.See the Related Link.


How is Oedipus related to Dionysus?

A relationship of great nephew and great uncle prevails between Theban King Oedipus and Dionysus.Dionysus is the Greek god of wine, theater, grapes and fertility. But he is the son of the mortal Semele, daughter of Theban King Cadmus, and of Zeus, king of the Greek gods. Oedipus is the great great grandson of Cadmus.


How does the priest describe Oedipus as ruler in 'Oedipus Rex'?

It is as the wisest of men that the priest describes Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the priest of Zeus characterizes Theban King Oedipus as the savior of Thebes. He describes Oedipus as divinely favored in wisdom. He gives an example Oedipus' defeat of the seemingly invincible Sphinx.


Does Creon have any genetic relation to Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Yes, Creon genetically is related to Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Creon is Theban King Oedipus' uncle. He is the brother of Queen Jocasta, who is Oedipus' mother and wife. Creon and Oedipus share a common paternal ancestor in Thebes' founding King Cadmus.


What does the priest say to Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?

That a pestilence afflicts Thebes and that Oedipus can end it is what the priest says to Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the priest of Zeus has absolute faith in Theban King Oedipus as the ultimate problem-solver. He explains that Oedipus has two things going for him. In fact, he describes Oedipus as the best of men and the most favored by the gods.


How is Laius related to Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?

As father to son is the way in which Laius is related to Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Laius is married just once before he dies. His wife is Queen Jocasta. The royal couple's only child is Oedipus.


Is Polybus Creon's brother in 'Oedipus Rex'?

No, Polybus is not Creon's brother in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. -- 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Polybus is the King of Corinth and the foster father, not the biological father, of Theban King Oedipus. Oedipus is the nephew and cousin of Theban King Creon. Oedipus is heir to the Corinthian throne, which he nevertheless does not claim. If he had, the royal lines of Thebes and Corinth would be related through Oedipus' descendants.


Who is the protagonist in Oedipus the King?

Oedipus.


Who is Athena in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Goddess of wisdom is who Athena is in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Athena's name appears in the first choral ode at the end of Theban King Oedipus' interactions with the priest of Zeus and Creon. She is described as a daughter of Zeus the chief god. She also is mentioned as the sister of Artemis the beautiful goddess of the hunt.


What is 'Rex' from 'Oedipus Rex' in English?

"Rex" is Latin for "King". Oedipus Rex means "Oedipus the King".


Wrote Oedipus the King?

Oedipus the King (Oedipus Tyrannus) was written by Sophocles c.430 BC.


Who was king before Oedipus?

it was king Laius, Oedipus' real father.