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

2. 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

3. Chrysippus Laius tutored him Escorted to Nemean Games
Laius rapes Chrysippus
Different stories of his death
Suicide
Mother/brothers

4. Laius’ Punishment King Pelops curse Hera sends Sphinx
Forbidden to have children by Apollo
Apollo protects youths and boys
Killed by own son

5. Bibliography
Adams, John Paul. "The Story of Oedipus." The Story of Oedipus. John P. Adams, 24 Jan Web. 31 Nov < oedstory.html>. "Khrysippos." Theoi. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Dec < Khrysippos.html>. "Laius." Pinceton. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Nov < ~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Laius.html>. "Laius and Chrysippus." Gay Greek Mythology. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Nov < gay-mythology-folktales/homosexual-greek-mythology/laius-chrysippus-gay/ laius-chrysippus-gay.html>.