Oedipus Rex I
King of Thebes and Oedipus' biological father
Who is KING LAIUS?
Meaning of the name "Oedipus" in the Greek language
What is "SWOLLEN FEET"?
The character who reveals the truth about Oedipus being adpoted
Who is a DRUNKEN FOOL?
The name of the mythical creature that has been wreaking havoc on Thebes
What is the SPHINX?
The Oracle of Delphi tells Creon that the only way to end the plague ravaging Thebes is to do this.
What is FIND KING LAIUS' KILLLER?
Queen of Thebes and Oedipus' biological mother
Who is QUEEN JOCASTA?
Reason why the character gives Baby Oedipus up for adoption
What is n"$$$$$"?
This character tells Oedipus he will kill his dad ad marry his mom, so Oedipus leaves the city-state where he is prince.
Who is the ORACLE of DELPHI?
Character who offers his sister's hand in marriage for destroying the mythological creature ruining Thebes.
Who is CREON?
Oedipus learns the truth from this blind prophet, but Oedipus ignores the truth and accuses the blind prophet and Creon of trying to take Oedipus' throne
Who is TEIRESIAS?
Prophet who warned the parents of their son killing the father and marrying the mother
Who is the ORACLE of DELPHI?
Baby Oedipus is adopted by the King and Queen of this city-state?
What is CORINTH?
Oedipus' fate changes at the crossroads where he fights a group of 7 men for this reason.
What is THE MEN ORDER OEDIPUS TO STEP ASIDE?
Other than marrying Jocasta, the victorious one gets this reward.
What is HE GETS TO BE THE KING of THEBES?
The messenger from Corinth reveals revealing information about the truth of Oedipus' adoptive parents because he is the one who gave the baby Oedipus to them.
Who is the SHEPHERD?
Character who is ordered to take the baby into the woods to die
Who is the SERVANT?
The name of the King who adopts Oedipus
What is POLYBUS?
Fate also intervenes at the crossroads of Oedipus' life when this happens.
What is A SERVANT ESCAPES from BEING KILLED by OEDIPUS?
The mythological creature destroying Thebes has wings, the head of a woman, and the body of this ferocious animal.
What is a LION?
Once the truth is known, Jocasta does this.
What is HANGS HERSELF?
Baby Oedipus is given to this character
Who is the SHEPHERD?
The name of the Queen who adopts Baby Oedipus
What is MEROPE?
Oedipus completes the first part of the prophecy's prediction when he kills this royal person
Who is the KING of THEBES?
The solution for the riddle - 4 legs in the morning, 2 legs in the afternoon, and 3 legs in the evening
What is a HUMAN?
After learning of Jocasta's death, Oedipus reacts by doing this.
What is GOUGE HIS EYES OUT?