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Gel Gibson Mrs. Deemer AP English King Laius Gel Gibson Mrs. Deemer AP 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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