About The Word Oedipus rex
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Oedipus rex
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What's The Definition Of Oedipus rex?
[n] (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
Synonyms | Synonyms for Oedipus rex: King Oedipus | Oedipus Related Terms | Find terms related to Oedipus rex: See Also | mythical being |
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