What is "oedipus" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does oedipus mean in English? Meaning of oedipus definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "oedipus" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "oedipus": (Greek mythology) a tragic king of Thebes who unknowingly killed his father Laius and married his mother Jocasta; the subject of the drama `Oedipus Rex' by Sophocles

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  • Meaning: (Greek mythology) a tragic king of Thebes who unknowingly killed his father Laius and married his mother Jocasta; the subject of the drama `Oedipus Rex' by Sophocles
  • Synonyms: king oedipus oedipus oedipus rex
  • Instance Hypernyms: mythical being
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