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Oedipus Rex is a Greek tragedy written by Sophocles that tells the story of Oedipus, a man who unknowingly fulfills a prophecy by killing his father and marrying his mother.
A genre of literature that portrays the downfall or suffering of a protagonist due to their own tragic flaw.
Prophecy: A prediction or foretelling of future events, often made by a supernatural being or oracle.
The concept that events are predetermined and cannot be changed, often playing a significant role in tragic narratives.