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Explore Oedipus' tragic tale where three roads meet, leading to birth, marriage, and bloodshed, with three outsiders revealing the chilling truth. Through themes of incest, patricide, and hubris, witness the connections between the Sphinx's riddles and Oedipus' fate.
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The number three • Laius was killed where 3 roads meet • Oedipus is damned three times • Birth • Marriage • Blood shed • Three outsiders bring news that lead to the truth • Messenger from Corinth • Shepherd • Teiresias
Oedipus’ Crimes Incest Patricide Hubris Threats of the Sphinx Seducer Attacker Riddler Connections Between Themes: • Parts of the Sphinx • Woman • Lion • Eagle Wings
The Meaning • Completeness • Closure • Unity • Awareness • Spiritual Awareness