King LaiusGel Gibson

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Background King of Thebes Exiled by amphion and zethus Divine hero Brought love of youths to Greece Son of Labdacus Raised by regent Lycus Married Jocasta

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Chrysippus Laius tutored him Escorted to Nemean Games Laius rapes Chrysippus Different stories of his death

Suicide Mother/brothers

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Laius’ Punishment King Pelops curse Hera sends Sphinx Forbidden to have children by Apollo

Apollo protects youths and boys Killed by own son

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