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'King' is an English equivalent of 'Rex' in the play 'Oedipus Rex'.

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What is 'Rex' from 'Oedipus Rex' in English?

"Rex" is Latin for "King". Oedipus Rex means "Oedipus the King".


What is 'Oedipus Rex' in English?

"Oedipus the King" is the English translation of the mixed Greek and Latin phrase "Oedipus Rex."Specifically, the mixed phrase is the title of a play by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.). The English translation is literal. But the play's original title actually is "Oedipus Tyrannos," or "Oedipus the Tyrant."


Who is the author of 'Oedipus Rex'?

Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.) is the author of the play "Oedipus Rex."Specifically, the original title of the play is "Oedipus Tyrannus." The play is better known under its Latin title, "Oedipus Rex." The Latin title is translated directly and literally into English as "Oedipus the King."


Thebes is the setting of oedipus rex Thebes is the theme of oedipus rex Thebes is the rival of oedipus rex Thebes is the downfall of oedipus rex?

Thebes is the setting of Oedipus Rex because it is the place where the story begins.


What is the meaning of the title 'Oedipus Rex'?

"Oedipus the King" is the meaning of the title "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the title "Oedipus Rex" is in Latin. It is a translation of the original title of "Oedipus Tyrannus" in ancient Greek. But the Latin is not a literal translation since the Greek translates literally into English as "Oedipus the Tyrant."


What are two other names for 'Oedipus the King'?

"Oedipus Rex" and "Oedipus Tyrannus" are two other names for the play "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the original name of the play is "Oedipus Tyrannus." The literal English translation is "Oedipus the Tyrant." But the English translation instead is a literal translation of the play's name in Latin, "Oedipus Rex."


By which title is 'Oedipus Rex' also known?

"Oedipus Tyrannus" and "Oedipus the King" are two titles by which the play "Oedipus Rex" also is known.Specifically, "Oedipus Tyrannus" is the play's original title by ancient Greek playwright Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.). "Oedipus Rex" is the title that is given to the Latin translation of the original Greek play. "Oedipus the King" is the title to the English translation.


How do you reference 'Oedipus Rex'?

Through linking the play with its author Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.) the play "Oedipus Rex" may be referenced most easily.Specifically, English language speakers are familiar with the play through one, two or all of its titles. The original title from the ancient Greece is written as "Oedipus Tyrannus." The Latin translation, though not exact, is "Oedipus Rex." The English title is a literal translation of the Latin: "Oedipus the King."


Who is shephard in oedipus rex?

The shepherd in Oedipus Rex is the person who rescues Oedipus Rex as a child. The shepherd also confirms the main character's fate.


What is the Oedipus trilogy?

Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone


What plays were related to 'Oedipus Rex'?

Oedipus Rex is part of a four part collection of plays, three tradgedies and a comedy. We do not have the Comedy but the three tradgedies are "Oedipus Rex", "Oedipus at Colonus", and "Antigone".


Who kills Laius in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Oedipus