May 15, 2023 · Though Oedipus is perhaps best known through Sophocles’ tragedy Oedipus Tyrannus, there were many different sources for his myth circulating in the ancient world. …

Oct 2, 2023 · Eteocles was a son of Oedipus, though he and his brother Polynices were both cursed by their father for dishonoring him. When Eteocles failed to respect a prior agreement …

Mar 25, 2023 · When the Sphinx posed her riddle, Oedipus reasoned that humans walk on all fours as infants, on two legs as adults, and on three legs—their two legs and a cane—when …

Feb 15, 2023 · Antigone, at least in most traditions, was one of the children born from Oedipus’ incestuous union with his mother Jocasta. She was a model of filial devotion, helping her ailing …

Aug 23, 2023 · Ismene was a princess of Thebes, one of the children born from Oedipus’ incestuous marriage to his mother Jocasta. Her siblings were Antigone , Eteocles, and …

Feb 27, 2023 · Soon after, Oedipus realizes that not only did he kill Laius, but Laius was his father. Since he had married Laius’ wife Jocasta after the murder, Oedipus is left to …

Apr 11, 2023 · In Oedipus Tyrannus (ca. 430 BCE), for example, it is Apollo’s oracle who initiates the action of the tragedy. And in Electra (probably 410s BCE), it is Apollo who reportedly tells …

Mar 9, 2023 · Eventually, after the truth was revealed and Oedipus was ruined, he sent the Erinyes against his own sons Eteocles and Polyneices as punishment for dishonoring him. In …

Jul 10, 2023 · Cadmus was the founder of the city of Thebes and served as its first king. At the end of his life, he was transformed into a serpent as punishment for failing to honor the gods.

Oct 9, 2023 · Amphion was a son of Zeus and Antiope. He and his twin brother Zethus were Greek heroes and joint kings of Thebes, whose walls they built themselves. But Amphion and …