King of Thebes and father of Oedipus in Greek mythology (5) Crossword Clue
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(noun)
- (Greek mythology) king of Thebes who was unwittingly killed by his son Oedipus
(noun)
- (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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King of Thebes and father of Oedipus in Greek mythology (5) (5)
Mirror Quiz · Oct 19, 2026
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