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noun • (Greek mythology) a tragic king of Thebes who unknowingly killed his father Laius and married his mother Jocasta; the subject of the drama `Oedipus Rex' by Sophocles | ||||||||
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noun • (Greek mythology) a river in Hades across which Charon carried dead souls | ||||||||
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His Companion Was A Wife And A Mother To Him Crossword Clue
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OEDIPUS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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OEDIPUS
Updated: October 14, 2023
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