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The Number 3. 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
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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