According to Oedipus Rex
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The question seems to reference the work 'Oedipus Rex', likely seeking information or clarification about its themes, characters, or plot.
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Oedipus is fated to kill his father and marry his mother.
Oedipus is fated to kill his father and marry his mother, which he attempts to avoid but ultimately fulfills.
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Oedipus is fated to kill his father and marry his mother, which he attempts to avoid but ultimately fulfills.
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Oedipus' fate is a central theme of the play. He learns from the oracle that he is destined to kill his father and marry his mother, which he unsuccessfully tries to avoid by leaving Corinth, only to fulfill the prophecy in Thebes.
Sources
- Oedipus Rex | Greek tragedy, fate, hubris - Britannica - britannica.com
- Sophocles and Oedipus the King - usu.edu
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