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The father of Oedipus, who was Antigone's father. As the curse stated by Tiresias went, Oedipus ended up inadvertently killing Laius.

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How is antigone royalty?

Her father is Oedipus, who is the son of Jocasta and Laius, the king and queen of Thebes.


Who were Antigone's grandparents?

Antigone's grandparents were Theban King Laius and Theban Queen Jocasta. Jocasta was also Antigone's mother. Theban King Oedipus was both father and half brother to Antigone, because he was his mother Jocasta's second husband.


Who are Antigone's grandparents?

Menoeceus is Antigone's maternal grandfather. Theban King Laius and Theban Queen Jocasta are Antigone's paternal grandparents. Jocasta is both grandmother and mother by way of her second, albeit unknowing marriage with her own son, subsequent Theban King Oedipus. So Oedipus is not only Antigone's father but also her half brother.


What happens to Antigone's and Ismene's parents in 'Antigone'?

Death is what happens to Antigone's and Ismene's parents in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, disgraced Theban monarchs Oedipus and Jocasta are the parents of the Princesses Antigone and Ismene. Jocasta commits suicide when she realizes that her second husband, King Oedipus, is her son from her first marriage to King Laius. Oedipus dies after blinding himself and living in exile.


Did Antigone's father kill his wife?

No, Antigone's father didn't kill his wife. Antigone's father was Theban King Oedipus. Her mother was Theban Queen Jocasta. Antigone's father unknowingly killed Laius, his father and his King. He unknowingly married his own mother. The knowledge of the incest, parricide, and regicide resulted in Queen Jocasta committing suicide and in Oedipus blinding himself.

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How is antigone royalty?

Her father is Oedipus, who is the son of Jocasta and Laius, the king and queen of Thebes.


Who were Antigone's grandparents?

Antigone's grandparents were Theban King Laius and Theban Queen Jocasta. Jocasta was also Antigone's mother. Theban King Oedipus was both father and half brother to Antigone, because he was his mother Jocasta's second husband.


Who are Antigone's grandparents?

Menoeceus is Antigone's maternal grandfather. Theban King Laius and Theban Queen Jocasta are Antigone's paternal grandparents. Jocasta is both grandmother and mother by way of her second, albeit unknowing marriage with her own son, subsequent Theban King Oedipus. So Oedipus is not only Antigone's father but also her half brother.


Who is Oedipus in relation to Antigone?

Theban King Oedipus is father to and half brotherof Antigone. Specifically, he and his daughter have the same mother. But Oedipus is Theban Queen Jocasta's only child from her first marriage to Theban King Laius. Antigone is one of four children that Jocasta has in her second marriage, to her own son.


What happens to Antigone's and Ismene's parents in 'Antigone'?

Death is what happens to Antigone's and Ismene's parents in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, disgraced Theban monarchs Oedipus and Jocasta are the parents of the Princesses Antigone and Ismene. Jocasta commits suicide when she realizes that her second husband, King Oedipus, is her son from her first marriage to King Laius. Oedipus dies after blinding himself and living in exile.


Did Antigone's father kill his wife?

No, Antigone's father didn't kill his wife. Antigone's father was Theban King Oedipus. Her mother was Theban Queen Jocasta. Antigone's father unknowingly killed Laius, his father and his King. He unknowingly married his own mother. The knowledge of the incest, parricide, and regicide resulted in Queen Jocasta committing suicide and in Oedipus blinding himself.


Why does Oedipus look for the muderer of king laius?

Oedipus does not realize that he killed king Laius and that king Laius was his father.


What is Oedipus' punishment for killing King Laius?

Exile is the punishment of Theban King Oedipus for killing Theban King Laius. The oracle at Apollo's shrine tells Theban King Creon that the murderer or murderers of Laius must be identified and punished with execution or exile. The choice of the punishment is up to Creon, Oedipus' brother-in-law and uncle. Oedipus asks for exile, and Creon decides to honor that request, and Oedipus' request for protection to his two daughters, Antigone and Ismene.


What happened to king laius?

Laius was killed by his son Oedipus.


What happened to Laius the king?

Laius was killed by his son Oedipus.


What happen to laius the former king?

Laius the former king of Thebes was killed by his son Oedipus.


Who murdered King Laius?

King Laius was murdered by Oedipus his son which he tryed to get rid off!!!!!!!