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What did the Oracle of Delphi prophesize for Oedipus?
What did the Oracle of Delphi prophesize for Oedipus?
- He shall become the king of Corinth and lead a prosperous life
- He shall kill his own father, marry his mother, and leave a shameful descent (correct)
- He shall conquer Mount Sitheron and become a legendary hero
- He shall be blessed with eternal youth and immortality
Why did the King of Corinth refuse to answer Oedipus's questions about his origin?
Why did the King of Corinth refuse to answer Oedipus's questions about his origin?
- He thought Oedipus was too young to handle the truth
- He believed the words of the nobleman who insulted Oedipus
- He wanted to keep Oedipus in the dark about his true identity
- He was afraid of the consequences of revealing the truth to Oedipus (correct)
What was the initial plan for the infant Oedipus after the King was told a prophecy about him?
What was the initial plan for the infant Oedipus after the King was told a prophecy about him?
- To have the baby sent away to live with a neighboring kingdom
- To have the baby's life ended by hanging him on a tree on Mount Sitheron (correct)
- To have the baby thrown into the sea
- To have the baby raised in secret by a distant relative
Where did the unknown Shepherd take the infant Oedipus after receiving him from the servant of the king?
Where did the unknown Shepherd take the infant Oedipus after receiving him from the servant of the king?
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Why did the servant of the king decide not to leave the infant Oedipus on Mount Sitheron as instructed?
Why did the servant of the king decide not to leave the infant Oedipus on Mount Sitheron as instructed?
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Study Notes
Oracle of Delphi's Prophecy
- Predicted that Oedipus would kill his father and marry his mother.
- This prophecy fueled Oedipus's quest to avoid his doomed fate.
King of Corinth's Refusal
- The King avoided details regarding Oedipus's origins to protect him from the painful truth of his birth and prophecy.
- The King wished to maintain the peace and stability of his adopted family.
Initial Plan for Infant Oedipus
- Upon learning of the devastating prophecy, the King ordered Oedipus to be abandoned on Mount Sitheron.
- A servant was tasked with leaving the child to die, preventing the prophecy from coming true.
Unknown Shepherd's Actions
- The Shepherd received the infant Oedipus from the King's servant.
- Instead of abandoning him, the Shepherd took Oedipus to Corinth, where he presented the child to the royal family.
Servant's Decision Regarding Oedipus
- The servant chose not to leave Oedipus on Mount Sitheron due to pity and compassion for the innocent child.
- He felt a moral obligation to mitigate the consequences of the prophecy by saving Oedipus's life.
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Test your knowledge of Greek mythology and prophecies with this quiz about a king's son and a fateful prophecy.
