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mariarad [96]
3 years ago
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What does the name Oedipus mean

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Finger [1]3 years ago
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In Greek mythology, Laius, king of Thebes, consulted the oracles and was told that he would have a son. This son was going to kill him. ... The name Oedipus means “swollen feet”.

charle [14.2K]3 years ago
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Oedipus Rex is a classic Greek epic, so it makes sense that his name would come from the Greek language. According to Wikipedia, Oedipus means "swollen foot" and originated from the Greek word "Oidípous".

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