Oedipus
Oedipus is a tragic hero in Greek mythology, best known from Sophocles' plays 'Oedipus Rex' and 'Oedipus at Colonus'. He is famed for his tragic fate, where he inadvertently fulfills a prophecy that foretells he will kill his father and marry his mother.
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Greece:
Oedipus is referenced as the source of the curse affecting his sons, Eteocles and Polyneices.
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Thailand:
Oedipus answers the Sphinx's riddle and becomes a hero in the story.
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Colombia:
Oedipus is recognized as a significant character in classic narratives.
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