<P> Oedipus ( UK : / ˈiːdɪpəs / , US : / ˈiːdəpəs , ˈɛdə - / ; Greek : Οἰδίπους Oidípous meaning `` swollen foot '' ) was a mythical Greek king of Thebes . A tragic hero in Greek mythology , Oedipus accidentally fulfilled a prophecy that he would end up killing his father and marrying his mother , thereby bringing disaster to his city and family . </P>
<P> Oedipus ( UK : / ˈiːdɪpəs / , US : / ˈiːdəpəs , ˈɛdə - / ; Greek : Οἰδίπους Oidípous meaning `` swollen foot '' ) was a mythical Greek king of Thebes . A tragic hero in Greek mythology , Oedipus accidentally fulfilled a prophecy that he would end up killing his father and marrying his mother , thereby bringing disaster to his city and family . </P>
what is the meaning of the name oedipus
what is the meaning of the name oedipus
`` swollen foot ''
`` swollen foot ''