What is the historical period for 'Oedipus Rex'?

Answer 1

The thirteenth (13th) century B.C.E. is the historical period for "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).

Specifically, precise information is lacking in the play as to dates. But from other sources and archaeological evidence, it is possible to date the play to the thirteenth century. This guesstimate may be made based on the evidence of human occupation in Thebes at that time and on genealogical and literary information. Theban King Oedipus is the grandfather of King Thersander, a contemporary if not participant in the Trojan War (1194 B.C.E. - 1184 B.C.E.).