He had sex with his own mother, which made him cut his eyes out, and banished himself from the kingdom.
Laius was killed by his son Oedipus.
Oedipus.
"Rex" is Latin for "King". Oedipus Rex means "Oedipus the King".
Oedipus the King (Oedipus Tyrannus) was written by Sophocles c.430 BC.
When "Oedipus the King" begins, Oedipus is the ruler of Thebes, having recently solved the riddle of the Sphinx, which saved the city from her curse. The people of Thebes are suffering from a plague, and Oedipus is determined to find the cause to save his city. He sends his brother-in-law, Creon, to the Oracle of Delphi to seek guidance. Oedipus is portrayed as confident and resolute, unaware of the tragic fate that awaits him.
Laius was killed by his son Oedipus.
Laius was killed by his son Oedipus.
Laius was killed by his son Oedipus.
Oedipus killed Laius years ago at the crossroads. He did not know Laius was his biological father and the king of Thebes.
Oedipus knew and was made King of Thebes.
Oedipus.
"Rex" is Latin for "King". Oedipus Rex means "Oedipus the King".
Oedipus the King (Oedipus Tyrannus) was written by Sophocles c.430 BC.
When "Oedipus the King" begins, Oedipus is the ruler of Thebes, having recently solved the riddle of the Sphinx, which saved the city from her curse. The people of Thebes are suffering from a plague, and Oedipus is determined to find the cause to save his city. He sends his brother-in-law, Creon, to the Oracle of Delphi to seek guidance. Oedipus is portrayed as confident and resolute, unaware of the tragic fate that awaits him.
it was king Laius, Oedipus' real father.
Oedipus is king of Thebes
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