Which mythology does Laius belong to?

Laius belongs to Greek mythology.

Which stories does Laius appear in?

Laius appears in Oedipus, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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Laius

The Theban king slain by the son he abandoned

Mythology: Greek mythology
Children: Oedipus
Group: Mortal · Ruler
Appears in: Oedipus
Places: Thebes

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Laius is the king of Thebes warned by an oracle that his own son will kill him and wed his queen. He pins the infant Oedipus' ankles and casts him out to die, but the child survives. Years later, at a crossroads, Laius quarrels with an unknown traveler over the right of way and is struck dead, fulfilling the prophecy by his own son's hand.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Laius?: Laius is the king of Thebes warned by an oracle that his own son will kill him and wed his queen. He pins the infant Oedipus' ankles and casts him out to die, but the child survives.
Which mythology does Laius belong to?: Laius belongs to Greek mythology.
Which stories does Laius appear in?: Laius appears in Oedipus, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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