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Adouble whip is the weapon used by Laius against Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles(495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).

Specifically, Oedipus has the right-of-way at the Delphi-Daulis crossroads in the land of Phocis. But Theban King Laius' driver arrogantly claims that right and jostles Oedipus in the process. Laius then adds further insult to injury by striking Oedipus with a double whip, which really hurts and is very insulting in ancient Greece.

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