Oedipus | Story, Summary, & Facts | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · Oedipus, in Greek mythology, the king of Thebes who unwittingly killed his father and married his mother. Homer related that Oedipus’s wife and mother hanged herself when the truth of their relationship became known, though Oedipus apparently continued to rule at Thebes until his death.
Oedipus - Wikipedia
WEBOedipus (UK: / ˈ iː d ɪ p ə s /, also US: / ˈ ɛ d ə-/; Greek: Οἰδίπους "swollen foot") was a mythical Greek king of Thebes. A tragic hero in Greek mythology, Oedipus fulfilled a prophecy that he would end up killing his father and marrying his mother, thereby bringing disaster to his city and family.
Oedipus Rex - Wikipedia
WEBOedipus Rex, also known by its Greek title, Oedipus Tyrannus (Ancient Greek: Οἰδίπους Τύραννος, pronounced [oidípuːs týrannos]), or Oedipus the King, is an Athenian tragedy by Sophocles that was first performed c. 429 BC. [1] Originally, to the ancient Greeks, the title was simply Oedipus (Οἰδίπους), as it is ...
The Story of Oedipus: The Most Tragic of All Greek Myths
WEBJul 20, 2024 · The story of Oedipus is perhaps the most tragic story of ancient Greece. The mythological character was the king of Thebes and lived under the shadow of a curse that could not be avoided to the end of his days.
Oedipus Rex | Greek tragedy, fate, hubris | Britannica
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Oedipus Rex, play by Sophocles, performed sometime between 430 and 426 bce, that marks the summit of classical Greek drama’s formal achievement, known for its tight construction, mounting tension, and perfect use of the dramatic devices of recognition and discovery.
Oedipus: The Tragic Tale of Fate and Foreknowledge - MythoHub
WEBNov 15, 2023 · From his tragic beginnings, marked by a dire prophecy, to his ascent as the savior of Thebes, and ultimately, his fall and self-imposed exile upon discovering his true parentage, Oedipus’ tale is a poignant narrative of …
The Oedipus Plays: Study Guide - SparkNotes
WEBThe Oedipus Plays, written by Sophocles in the 5th century BCE, are a trilogy of Greek tragedies consisting of Oedipus Rex (also called Oedipus the King), Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone.
A Summary and Analysis of Sophocles’ Oedipus the King
WEBJan 10, 2017 · A Summary and Analysis of Sophocles’ Oedipus the King. By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) The plot of Sophocles’ great tragedy Oedipus the King (sometimes known as Oedipus Rex or Oedipus Tyrannos) has long been admired. In his Poetics, Aristotle held it up as the exemplary Greek tragedy. Samuel Taylor Coleridge called …
Oedipus - Mythopedia
WEBMay 15, 2023 · Oedipus, son of Laius and Jocasta, was a Greek hero and king of Thebes, celebrated for defeating the fearsome Sphinx. He suffered a tragic downfall, however, when he discovered that he had unknowingly killed his father and married his mother.
Sophocles – Oedipus Rex Analysis, Summary, Story - Ancient …
WEBJan 11, 2022 · “Oedipus the King” (Gr: “Oidipous Tyrannos”; Lat: “Oedipus Rex”) is a tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles, first performed in about 429 BCE. It was the second of Sophocles ‘ three Theban plays to be produced, but it comes first in the internal chronology (followed by “Oedipus at Colonus” and then “Antigone” ).
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