# Messenger — Oedipus at Colonus character guide

> Messenger in Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

Herald who reports Oedipus's mysterious death.

## Relationships

### [Stranger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oedipus_at_colonus_se/characters/stranger)

_professional_

The Messenger and the Stranger interact as local informants relaying news about Oedipus's arrival and the sacred grove.

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

_professional_

The Messenger reports to Oedipus about the events surrounding his death and the fulfillment of his prophecy.

### [Antigone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oedipus_at_colonus_se/characters/antigone)

_social_

Antigone receives news from the Messenger about her father's mysterious and blessed death.

### [Antigone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oedipus_at_colonus_se/characters/antigone)

_social_

Antigone receives news from the Messenger about her father's mysterious and blessed death.

## Links

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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oedipus_at_colonus_se/characters