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How does Athena help Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?

It is through giving him intelligent problem-solving skills that Athena helps Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Athena is the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom. The chorus mentions her in their choral odes. She plays no direct role so her help may be assumed in Oedipus' talents at problem-solving.


What character traits are possessed by Oedipus in Oedipus Rex?

Oedipus was essentially a Greek hero. The Greeks admired the concept of a sound mind in a sound body. Thus Oedipus was intelligent as well as strong. His intelligence was proven in his ability to solve the riddle of the Sphinx. His strength was exemplified in the killing of his own father.The two most basic traits Oedipus showed was intelligence and physical prowess. He was a true Greek hero.We shall just have to forget the Freudian aspects of his character.


Why does Oedipus speak to teiresias so disrepectfully?

using context clues define calumny in Oedipus rex


Which is true Oedipus is Creon's son?

Oedipus is not Creon's son. Creon is the brother of Jocasta, who both gave birth to Oedipus and married him. So he is Oedipus' uncle/brother-in-law, but he's not his father. His father is Laios.


Who does Oedipus accuse of killing Laius?

The blind prophet Tiresias who is called by Oedipus to reveal who killed King Laius. When he is hesitant to do so however as the killer is Oedipus, Oedipus jumpsto conclusions assuming that it is he Tiresias who murdered Laius.

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How does Athena help Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?

It is through giving him intelligent problem-solving skills that Athena helps Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Athena is the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom. The chorus mentions her in their choral odes. She plays no direct role so her help may be assumed in Oedipus' talents at problem-solving.


What character traits are possessed by Oedipus in Oedipus Rex?

Oedipus was essentially a Greek hero. The Greeks admired the concept of a sound mind in a sound body. Thus Oedipus was intelligent as well as strong. His intelligence was proven in his ability to solve the riddle of the Sphinx. His strength was exemplified in the killing of his own father.The two most basic traits Oedipus showed was intelligence and physical prowess. He was a true Greek hero.We shall just have to forget the Freudian aspects of his character.


Why does Oedipus speak to teiresias so disrepectfully?

using context clues define calumny in Oedipus rex


Which is true Oedipus is Creon's son?

Oedipus is not Creon's son. Creon is the brother of Jocasta, who both gave birth to Oedipus and married him. So he is Oedipus' uncle/brother-in-law, but he's not his father. His father is Laios.


Who does Oedipus accuse of killing Laius?

The blind prophet Tiresias who is called by Oedipus to reveal who killed King Laius. When he is hesitant to do so however as the killer is Oedipus, Oedipus jumpsto conclusions assuming that it is he Tiresias who murdered Laius.


What does the final speech by the chorus leader mean in 'Oedipus Rex'?

That pain and unhappiness are side effects of living is what the final speech by the chorus leader means in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. -- 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader presents Theban King Oedipus as the most intelligent, powerful and wealthy of mortals. But Oedipus' qualities and possessions are no protection against a fate in which every human choice ends up carrying out divine will. Oedipus' happiness therefore will be fleeting and hemmed in by constant challenges.


How intelligent is a huskies?

very intelligent so that they are successful sled dogs


Is Creon Oedipus' uncle?

Yes, Theban King Creon is the uncle of Theban King Oedipus. He's the brother of Theban Queen Jocasta, who is Oedipus' mother and becomes his wife. So Creon also becomes Oedipus' brother-in-law.


Can you give a sentence using intelligent?

My teacher was so intelligent that I was blown away!


What is Oedipus' reaction to Tiresias' prophecy?

Oedipus is outraged at Tiresias' prophecy. He thinks Tiresias is lying to him and was "put up" to telling him that by Creon. Oedipus is so furious with Tiresias, that in the process he pushes Tiresias into making another prophecy (more of a premonition) that Oedipus will be blind.


Is Oedipus an innocent victim of an unjust fate in 'Oedipus Rex'?

No, Oedipus is not an innocent victim of an unjust fate in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.). Specifically, Theban King Oedipus hears that he is fated to be his father's killer and his mother's husband. The fate is unjust. But Oedipus makes panic stricken choices that make possible the very fate that he so seeks to avoid.


Who is the audience for whom 'Oedipus Rex' is written?

Educated Athenians was the audience for which which "Oedipus Rex" was written by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the ancient Greek dramatist lived in Athens. He oriented his plays to appeal to educated, intelligent, moneyed theater goers in Athens. He wrote about Oedipus because of the Theban king's death place being near Athens and conferring luck on Athenians.