Oedipus Rex · Character

Apollo

God whose oracle at Delphi prophesied Oedipus's fate.

minor

Also known as King Phoebus, Phoebus, Loxias

First appearance: oedipus rex

Apollo's tie to Jocasta is one of the pressures that moves Oedipus Rex—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Jocasta (psychological): Apollo's prophecy dominates Jocasta's fate, as she tries to defy his oracle but ultimately becomes a victim of its fulfillment. With Teiresias (professional): Apollo is the god who grants Teiresias his prophetic powers, and Teiresias serves as Apollo's mouthpiece in revealing the truth to Thebes. With Laius (psychological): Apollo's oracle foretold Laius's death at the hands of his own son, making Laius a victim of divine manipulation and fear.

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Relationship types

Psychological
Professional
Other

Character groups

Truth Revealers and Seekers
Background and Catalysts
Protagonist

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Relationships

Jocasta
psychological · negative
Apollo's prophecy dominates Jocasta's fate, as she tries to defy his oracle but… How this plays out →
Teiresias
professional · positive
Laius
psychological · negative
Creon
psychological · ambivalent
Teiresias
professional · positive
Jocasta
psychological · negative
Apollo's prophecy dominates Jocasta's fate, as she tries to defy his oracle but… How this plays out →
Jocasta
psychological · negative
Apollo's prophecy dominates Jocasta's fate, as she tries to defy his oracle but… How this plays out →

Jocasta
Apollo's prophecy dominates Jocasta's fate, as she tries to defy his oracle but ultimately becomes a victim of its fulfillment.
Teiresias
Apollo is the god who grants Teiresias his prophetic powers, and Teiresias serves as Apollo's mouthpiece in revealing the truth to Thebes.
Laius
Apollo's oracle foretold Laius's death at the hands of his own son, making Laius a victim of divine manipulation and fear.
Creon
Apollo's oracle drives Creon's actions, as Creon seeks to obey the god's command to purge Thebes of Laius's murderer.
Teiresias
Apollo is the god who grants Teiresias his prophetic powers, and Teiresias serves as Apollo's mouthpiece in revealing the truth to Thebes.
Jocasta
Apollo's prophecy dominates Jocasta's fate, as she tries to defy his oracle but ultimately becomes a victim of its fulfillment.
Jocasta
Apollo's prophecy dominates Jocasta's fate, as she tries to defy his oracle but ultimately becomes a victim of its fulfillment.

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