Ares is the fever god in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Ares is the ancient Greek God of War. He is the least popular of the gods mentioned in the play. He is nicknamed the fever god because of the way in which participants in armed conflict work themselves up to such an unlikable frenzy for maiming, mayhem and murder.
"Rex" is Latin for "King". Oedipus Rex means "Oedipus the King".
Apollo the sun god is the Delian Healer. Such is his description by the chorus. The reference is in the very first ode of 'Oedipus Rex'.
Thebes is the setting of Oedipus Rex because it is the place where the story begins.
'King' is an English equivalent of 'Rex' in the play 'Oedipus Rex'.
That they control his life and death is the reason why Oedipus calls upon particular gods in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus calls upon the sun god Apollo, who is the lord of the Pythia, oracle of Delphi. He also mentions Zeus, the chief god. Additionally, he refers to the god of the Underworld of the afterlife.
"Rex" is Latin for "King". Oedipus Rex means "Oedipus the King".
Apollo the sun god is the Delian Healer. Such is his description by the chorus. The reference is in the very first ode of 'Oedipus Rex'.
Thebes is the setting of Oedipus Rex because it is the place where the story begins.
The nature god is who Pan is in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Pan is the god of country life and music. He is the god of all nature. He may be considered as the protector of shepherds.
'King' is an English equivalent of 'Rex' in the play 'Oedipus Rex'.
That they control his life and death is the reason why Oedipus calls upon particular gods in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus calls upon the sun god Apollo, who is the lord of the Pythia, oracle of Delphi. He also mentions Zeus, the chief god. Additionally, he refers to the god of the Underworld of the afterlife.
The shepherd in Oedipus Rex is the person who rescues Oedipus Rex as a child. The shepherd also confirms the main character's fate.
Apollo is a god of fire and light who gives prophecies to both Oedipus and Creon. His knowledge is absolute and are not considered as warnings.
Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone
Oedipus Rex is part of a four part collection of plays, three tradgedies and a comedy. We do not have the Comedy but the three tradgedies are "Oedipus Rex", "Oedipus at Colonus", and "Antigone".
Oedipus
Sophocles, an Ancient Greek playwright, wrote Oedipus Rex.