Oedipus Rex

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A tragic king in Greek mythology: Oedipus Rex is the name of a legendary king of Thebes in Greek mythology. His story is a classic tragedy where he unknowingly fulfills a prophecy by killing his father, Laius, and marrying his mother, Jocasta. 2. The title of a famous ancient Greek tragedy: Oedipus Rex (also known as Oedipus the King) is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles. It is the most famous dramatization of the Oedipus myth.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun (referring to the character):
    • The story of Oedipus Rex explores themes of fate and free will.
    • In the myth, Oedipus Rex solves the riddle of the Sphinx.
  • Proper noun (referring to the play):
    • We are studying Sophocles' Oedipus Rex in my literature class.
    • The climax of Oedipus Rex is a powerful moment of tragic discovery.
Advanced Usage
  • The Oedipus complex: This is a term in psychoanalytic theory, introduced by Sigmund Freud. It describes a child's feelings of desire for the opposite-sex parent and rivalry with the same-sex parent. It is named after the myth of Oedipus Rex.
    • Freud's theory of the Oedipus complex was inspired by the ancient Greek tragedy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Oedipus (Proper noun): The more common name for the king, often used interchangeably with Oedipus Rex.
  • Oedipus the King (Proper noun): An alternative English title for the play .
  • Theban Plays (Proper noun): A set of three plays by Sophocles (, , and ) that tell the story of Oedipus and his family.
Synonyms
  • The King of Thebes: A descriptive synonym for the character Oedipus Rex.
  • The Theban king: Another descriptive reference.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • An Oedipal struggle: A phrase sometimes used to describe a conflict resembling the themes of the Oedipus story, particularly a son's rivalry with a father figure.
    • The novel depicts an Oedipal struggle between the young prince and the king.
Noun
  1. (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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