- Oedipus – Mythopedia
Oedipus, son of Laius and Jocasta, was a Theban hero and king, destined to unknowingly kill his father and marry his mother He was also famous for defeating the Sphinx
- Sphinx – Mythopedia
The Sphinx was a hybrid creature, usually represented with the features of a woman and a lion, as well as (sometimes) the wings of a bird The Sphinx plagued the Greek city of Thebes until she was finally outmatched by Oedipus
- Antigone – Mythopedia
Antigone, at least in most traditions, was one of the children born from Oedipus’ incestuous union with his mother Jocasta She was a model of filial devotion, helping her ailing father after his downfall and later defying the impious edicts of her uncle Creon
- Eteocles – Mythopedia
Eteocles was a son of Oedipus, though he and his brother Polynices were both cursed by their father for dishonoring him When Eteocles failed to respect a prior agreement to share the Theban throne with Polynices, a war broke out between the two brothers, claiming both their lives
- Ismene – Mythopedia
Ismene was one of the children of Oedipus and Jocasta She tried to prevent her sister Antigone from burying their fallen brother Polynices, as this was against the law
- Tiresias – Mythopedia
Tiresias, a famous blind prophet, played a central role in the mythology of Thebes His knowledge, experiences, and abilities far surpassed those of ordinary mortals: Tiresias lived as both a man and a woman, spoke with the gods, and advised heroes such as Odysseus—even after death
- Apollo – Mythopedia
Apollo was one of the Twelve Olympians and the Greek god of prophecy, healing, art, and culture He embodied the Greek ideal of masculine beauty
- Erinyes (Furies) – Mythopedia
The Erinyes (“Furies”) were terrifying sisters who acted as goddesses of vengeance and retribution From their grim home in the Underworld, the Erinyes punished crimes that violated the natural order—especially offenses against family members
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