# Apollo — Oedipus at Colonus character guide

> Apollo in Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Phoebus

**First appearance:** 0002-oedipus-at-colonus

## Who they are

God of prophecy whose oracle foretold Oedipus's fate.

## Relationships

### [Oedipus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oedipus_at_colonus_se/characters/oedipus)

_psychological_

Oedipus is haunted by Apollo's prophecy that foretold his tragic fate, viewing the god as both punisher and revealer of truth.

### [Creon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oedipus_at_colonus_se/characters/creon)

_psychological_

Creon uses Apollo's oracles to justify his actions, manipulating divine authority for political ends.

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