Oedipus The King

3. - The city in which Oedipus ruled
4. - Oedipus’s mother and wife who tries to convince Oedipus that the prophecy isn’t true.
6. Ismene - The Daughter of Oedipus, and is a sister of Antigone.
7. - The idea that there is nothing one can do to prevent a specific outcome which is what haunts Oedipus.
9. and Athens - Two cities which are prevalent and important in the story. Oedipus wishes to be buried in one of these cities.
12. - The second part of a chorus performance.
14. and Polynices - The two brothers of Oedipus. They fought each other for the throne in the play, Oedipus at Colonus.
16. - The king of Thebes and father of Oedipus who was murdered in the begging of Oedipus Rex.
17. - The man who gives Oedipus advice and acts as a leader in the town of Thebes .
18. hero - A hero that tries his best but will likely have something horrible happen to them or the people around them.
19. branch - This plant was considered to be a sign of peace by many.
20. - This man is blind and gives Oedipus a warning in which he ignores and is considered “blind.”
22. - The daughter of Oedius who continues the story after Oedipus at Colonus.
23. The first part of an ancient Greek tragedy.

1. - The writer of this play. He wrote around 123 different plays.
2. - A piece of writing about something a person appreciates and is prominent in the story.
5. - The performance or act of a group of singers or dancers which is also used to help tell the story.
8. - This character is the Goddess of Love
10. - The man known for killing his father and marrying his mother.
11. - This is a type of tree or plant in which a crown of this material was worn by Creon.
13. - This word is used for a speech given to honor people who had recently passed.
15. - A demigod who became the king of Athens.
18. - An object that could be carried around to bring good luck.
21. - The god of many things such as truth and dancing. He prophesied Oedipus' actions of killing his father and marrying his mother.
23. foot - This saying is another way of saying Oedipus. It shows the misfortunate roots of Oedipus’ beginnings