What really happened to Oedipus - Stephen Esposito
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Date: 2024-06-19
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InvaderFlasher
There is a book from French novelist Pierre Bayard called 'Oedipe n'est pas coupable' which argues that Oedipus is not guilty for the murder of its father. It was fascinating, as all of it made sense. Why would the Gods unleash the Sphinx and the plague on Thebes, even though the prophecy is thought to have occurred Why did the witness from Laios' murder said, right after it, that it was a mass attack Why was he also the same man who was ordered to kill Oedipus when he was a baby How could Oedipus kill his father and all his guards, he who is handicapped by its foot bruise I won't spoil the murderer, but I heavily recommend it. It also debates the effect of the true story on the world of psychology.
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There is a book from French novelist Pierre Bayard called 'Oedipe n'est pas coupable' which argues that Oedipus is not guilty for the murder of its father. It was fascinating, as all of it made sense. Why would the Gods unleash the Sphinx and the plague on Thebes, even though the prophecy is thought to have occurred Why did the witness from Laios' murder said, right after it, that it was a mass attack Why was he also the same man who was ordered to kill Oedipus when he was a baby How could Oedipus kill his father and all his guards, he who is handicapped by its foot bruise I won't spoil the murderer, but I heavily recommend it. It also debates the effect of the true story on the world of psychology.
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topherthe11th23
0: 21 - The captioning-generating computer isn't 100% accurate. After saying Oedipus did whether some plagues, it says at 0: 21 that when he was born a grim heir seized the occasion. Obviously it's a grim air, but it's nice, because Oedipus was also a grim heir, as it turned out later in his life. Generally, as heirs go, those who m'urd'er a parent are considered grim.
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0: 21 - The captioning-generating computer isn't 100% accurate. After saying Oedipus did whether some plagues, it says at 0: 21 that when he was born a grim heir seized the occasion. Obviously it's a grim air, but it's nice, because Oedipus was also a grim heir, as it turned out later in his life. Generally, as heirs go, those who m'urd'er a parent are considered grim.
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derkaiser420
In case anyone was wondering the riddle the Sphinx asked him was: What walks on four legs in the morning, two legs during midday, and three legs in the evening The answer is man. We crawl at birth, walk on two legs during adulthood, and with a cane in old age. The Sphinx was so distraught someone solved her riddle she killed herself.
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In case anyone was wondering the riddle the Sphinx asked him was: What walks on four legs in the morning, two legs during midday, and three legs in the evening The answer is man. We crawl at birth, walk on two legs during adulthood, and with a cane in old age. The Sphinx was so distraught someone solved her riddle she killed herself.
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Puggalug
This Greek tragedy was covered in high school English for me. And despite this being an ancient story, it found its way into Hollywood. One of our assignments was to identify films that used the concept of the Oedipus complex, and one example was Back To The Future.
Can anyone think of more movies
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This Greek tragedy was covered in high school English for me. And despite this being an ancient story, it found its way into Hollywood. One of our assignments was to identify films that used the concept of the Oedipus complex, and one example was Back To The Future.
Can anyone think of more movies
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user-ct6gx7uj5l
It is a little funny that Oedipus still didn't take into consideration what the oracle told him because if he did he would be more cautious. If i was in his positio and heard that i would have children with my mother i wouldn't marry and if i would i would choose a younger wife than me
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It is a little funny that Oedipus still didn't take into consideration what the oracle told him because if he did he would be more cautious. If i was in his positio and heard that i would have children with my mother i wouldn't marry and if i would i would choose a younger wife than me
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juliuskwak1263
It is strange when we think about it. We like to think of mankind as civil, different from the beasts. But yet in our own journeys and trials to prove such, we find that we are in fact no different than the beasts. That we ourselves are beasts, but of a different kind.
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It is strange when we think about it. We like to think of mankind as civil, different from the beasts. But yet in our own journeys and trials to prove such, we find that we are in fact no different than the beasts. That we ourselves are beasts, but of a different kind.
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MrsJudithWright
They knew how to tell a story in those days. Love the nearly-plausible events and consequences, told with authority and economy. They even retch in Hellenic key motifs! Now I have to find out what became of their four completely normal kids.
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They knew how to tell a story in those days. Love the nearly-plausible events and consequences, told with authority and economy. They even retch in Hellenic key motifs! Now I have to find out what became of their four completely normal kids.
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akirashinsa
Prophesy ruined his life,
The king of he was kinder, would have left nature take its course and Oedipus would have probably killed his father by pulling the plug when his father was in agonizing pain in deathbed
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Prophesy ruined his life,
The king of he was kinder, would have left nature take its course and Oedipus would have probably killed his father by pulling the plug when his father was in agonizing pain in deathbed
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slakmansauce3390
Oedipus: finds out he unknowingly killed his dad and married/had kids with his mom, grabs out his eyes and goes into the field to die a long, painful death
Sigmund Freud: Write that down! Write that down!
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Oedipus: finds out he unknowingly killed his dad and married/had kids with his mom, grabs out his eyes and goes into the field to die a long, painful death
Sigmund Freud: Write that down! Write that down!
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sydhenderson6753
Oedipus was forced to wander until he reached Athens, where Theseus allowed him to rest and where Oedipus died, leaving a blessing on the city. Also, Antigone accompanied him to Athens since he was blind.
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Oedipus was forced to wander until he reached Athens, where Theseus allowed him to rest and where Oedipus died, leaving a blessing on the city. Also, Antigone accompanied him to Athens since he was blind.
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olaffrozen2579
Oh my god I'm so happy Addison Anderson is back I'm so happy to hear your voice narrating these videos you can't imagine how warm and comfortable you make my brain welcome back so glad to hear you again
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Oh my god I'm so happy Addison Anderson is back I'm so happy to hear your voice narrating these videos you can't imagine how warm and comfortable you make my brain welcome back so glad to hear you again
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BuildinWings
'Assassin's Creed: Odyssey' features a character named Supideo whose entire story is the inverse of this. So even if audiences don't know it, they're still being influenced by this story to this day.
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'Assassin's Creed: Odyssey' features a character named Supideo whose entire story is the inverse of this. So even if audiences don't know it, they're still being influenced by this story to this day.
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Solqueen86
Oracle: Don't marry anyone older enough to be your mother, kid.
I like how the Oracle is kinda spaced out cus those volcano gases they snort to get those prophecies do be like that
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Oracle: Don't marry anyone older enough to be your mother, kid.
I like how the Oracle is kinda spaced out cus those volcano gases they snort to get those prophecies do be like that
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PLScypion
Zeus: Arguably worst of Greek gods doing or causing the most twisted and vile events and experiences in mythology.
Apollo (or at least his oracle) in Oedipus myth: Hold my chariot.
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Zeus: Arguably worst of Greek gods doing or causing the most twisted and vile events and experiences in mythology.
Apollo (or at least his oracle) in Oedipus myth: Hold my chariot.
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nandanshanbhog9527
What’s crazy to think about is that if the oracle did not tell the king that he would die by his son, none of this would have happened. It’s a self fulfilling prophecy.
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What’s crazy to think about is that if the oracle did not tell the king that he would die by his son, none of this would have happened. It’s a self fulfilling prophecy.
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nerd26373
Oedipus Rex is a tragedy. Little did he know that his fate is forever destined to be one with the servants in the depths of the hellish prison like place he will never escape from.
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Oedipus Rex is a tragedy. Little did he know that his fate is forever destined to be one with the servants in the depths of the hellish prison like place he will never escape from.
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vagaryn_
I think what makes Oedipus one of the greatest tragedies is how people stopped remembering Oedipus as a hero and a king, but a man who killed his father and married his mother.
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I think what makes Oedipus one of the greatest tragedies is how people stopped remembering Oedipus as a hero and a king, but a man who killed his father and married his mother.
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jessicadecuir5622
Sophocles: Oedipus’s story may have ended at Colonus, but his family’s woes aren't over yet. Come see my play, Antigone, to see more family drama unfold.
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Sophocles: Oedipus’s story may have ended at Colonus, but his family’s woes aren't over yet. Come see my play, Antigone, to see more family drama unfold.
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megavbyte6916
Believe it or not, this video released 10 minutes after I handed in my reading test of this myth. I will never get a better comedic timing than this one.
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Believe it or not, this video released 10 minutes after I handed in my reading test of this myth. I will never get a better comedic timing than this one.
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WarChallenger
You will murder thine father.
I refuse to commit such atrocities!
gets into an ancient road rage incident
Yeah, time to kill a guy.
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You will murder thine father.
I refuse to commit such atrocities!
gets into an ancient road rage incident
Yeah, time to kill a guy.
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