King Laius
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King Laius
Gel GibsonMrs. DeemerAP English
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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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