The Classical Manual: An Epitome of Ancient Geography, Greek and Roman Mythology, Antiquities, and ChronologyBlanchard and Lea, 1855 - 200 páginas |
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Página 87 - On attaining manhood, his birthright being called in question, (Edipus consulted the Delphic Oracle, which replied that he was destined to slay his father and marry his mother. Soon afterwards, near Daulis, he met his father in a chariot, and, refusing to make way for him, was struck by Laius, whom he killed, together with the slight escort which attended the chariot. Purposely avoiding Corinth, he arrived at Thebes, where he foiled the...