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- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Theseus – Mythopedia
Theseus was a hero and king of Athens His most notable accomplishments included killing the Minotaur and transforming his city into a major regional power
- 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
- 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
- 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
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