King Laius

Gel GibsonMrs. DeemerAP English

Background King of Thebes

Exiled by amphion and zethus

Divine hero

Brought love of youths to Greece

Son of Labdacus

Raised by regent Lycus

Married Jocasta

Chrysippus Laius tutored him

Escorted to Nemean Games

Laius rapes Chrysippus

Different stories of his death Suicide Mother/brothers

Laius’ Punishment King Pelops curse

Hera sends Sphinx

Forbidden to have children by Apollo Apollo protects youths and boys

Killed by own son

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