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Oedipus

Verb / ˈedɪpʌs / Another word for oedipus — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

In Greek mythology, Oedipus was a king of Thebes who unwittingly killed his father and married his mother.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. Oedipus unknowingly killed his father and married his mother.
  2. The Sphinx's riddle was solved by Oedipus.
  3. Oedipus was a tragic hero in Greek mythology.
  4. Oedipus Rex is a famous play by Sophocles.
  5. Jocasta was the mother and wife of Oedipus.

Quotes

  • The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. - Stephen Hawking
  • There is nothing more tragic than to live an entire life, only to realize that you were wrong. - Oedipus Rex
  • Fate is not something that we can escape from, no matter how hard we try. - Oedipus Rex

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