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Who does Oedipus seek advice from to uncover the cause of the curse in Thebes?
Who does Oedipus seek advice from to uncover the cause of the curse in Thebes?
- The blind prophet Tiresias (correct)
- His wife
- The previous king Laius
- His brother-in-law Creon
What shocking revelation does a messenger from Corinth bring to Oedipus during the investigation?
What shocking revelation does a messenger from Corinth bring to Oedipus during the investigation?
- Jocasta, Oedipus' wife, has been unfaithful
- Oedipus is not the true king of Thebes
- Polybus is not Oedipus' real father (correct)
- Creon is plotting against Oedipus
What does the oracle foretell about the murderer of Laius?
What does the oracle foretell about the murderer of Laius?
- The murderer is a woman
- The murderer is from outside of Thebes
- The murderer is someone close to Oedipus (correct)
- The oracle does not mention the murderer
