right|thumb|300px|The Murder of Laius by Oedipus, by Joseph Blanc In Greek mythology, King Laius ( ) or Laios () of Thebes was a key personage in the Theban founding myth.
RIGht|thuMb|300px|ThE MUrder Of LaIUs by oediPUs, bY joSEpH bLanc In GreEK MyTHology, KIng lAiUS ( ) or laios () Of tHebEs WaS A Key personaGE IN THe TheBan fouNDIng myth.