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Oedipus

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Name — A figure from Greek mythology who unknowingly killed his father and married his mother, later the subject of Sophocles's tragedies.

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Etymology

From Greek Oidipous, literally "swollen foot", referring to an injury he received as an abandoned infant.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Oedipus” mean?

The word “Oedipus” means a figure from Greek mythology who unknowingly killed his father and married his mother, later the subject of Sophocles's tragedies.

How do you pronounce “Oedipus”?

“Oedipus” is pronounced EH-dih-puhs (/ˈɛdɪpəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “Oedipus” in a sentence?

Here is “Oedipus” used in a sentence: “Freud borrowed the name Oedipus for his theory about childhood desire and rivalry.”

What part of speech is “Oedipus”?

“Oedipus” is a name.

Where does the word “Oedipus” come from?

The word “Oedipus” comes from Greek. From Greek Oidipous, literally "swollen foot", referring to an injury he received as an abandoned infant.

Related words

Edipus Œdipus

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