TED-Ed: What really happened to Oedipus? | Stephen Esposito

The story of Oedipus begins with a prophecy that he will kill his father and marry his mother. Despite efforts to avoid this fate, Oedipus unknowingly fulfills the prophecy by killing his father, King Laius, and marrying his mother, Jocasta. The truth is revealed during a plague in Thebes, leading to Jocasta's suicide and Oedipus's self-blinding and exile. In his later years, Oedipus accepts his fate and dies peacefully.

What was the outcome of Oedipus's investigation into King Laius's murder?

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How did Oedipus react upon discovering the truth about his identity?

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What does Oedipus proclaim about his actions in the sequel set in Colonus?

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