Laius
mythological king of Thebes, father of Oedipus
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Laius
Summary
Laius is a mythological Greek character[1]. He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Burial took place at Tomb of Laius and his servant on road to Delphi[3].
- Laius's father was Labdacus[4].
- Among Laius's spouses was Jocasta[5].
- Laius was married to Eurycleia[6].
- A child of Laius was Oedipus[7].
- Laius held citizenship in Thebes[8].
- Laius held the position of king of Thebe (Troade)[9].
- Laius is recorded as male[10].
- Laius's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character[11].
- Laius's noble title is recorded as king of Thebe (Troade)[12].
- Laius's killed by is recorded as Oedipus[13].
- Laius's Commons category is recorded as Laios[14].
- Laius's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15].
- Laius's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[16].
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Origins and Family
Laius's father was Labdacus[4].
Career and Affiliations
Laius held the position of king of Thebe (Troade)[9].
Personal Life
Spouses include Jocasta[5], a mythological Greek character[17] and Eurycleia[6], a mythological Greek character[18]. A child of Laius was Oedipus[7].
Death and Burial
Burial took place at Tomb of Laius and his servant on road to Delphi[3].
Why It Matters
Laius has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
FAQs
Who were Laius's parents?
Laius's father was Labdacus[4].