oedipus

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  1. (Greek mythology) a tragic king of Thebes who unknowingly killed his father Laius and married his mother Jocasta; the subject of the drama `Oedipus Rex' by Sophocles

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  • While I don't think that most authors want to re-create the story of oedipus Rex, there might be something going on with the need for surrogate fathers. —  Anime Nano!
  • Greek Tragedy oedipus sophocles greeks tragedy drama —  Recently Uploaded Slideshows
  • Riddles What at dawn walks on the 4 legs, at noon walks on 2 legs and at twilight walks on 3? this is the riddle sphinx posed to oedipus. —  Answerbag: Latest Questions in Question Categories
  • Oedipus -- oedipus of the magazine covers and billboards. " —  The Ideal
  • The oedipus complex in a curious form. " —  The Ideal
 

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