An Oedipus Rex Crossword Puzzle

 

 

Across

 

3.     Mountain on which Oedipus was to have been left to die.

6.     The author of this play.

10.   Says, "I am not your servant, but Apollo's."

11.   The name of the last scene in the drama, during which the Chorus leaves the stage.

13.   The oracle of Apollo was at this location.

14.   A character who appears in the play, but has no lines.

16.   Says, "Noblest of men, restore life to your city!"

17.   Says, "O Light, may I look on you for the last time!"

18.   The king of Corinth.

 

Down

 

1.     The original founder of the city of Thebes.

2.     Says, "I am the kind of man who holds his tongue when he has no facts to go on."

4.     The setting of the play.

5.     Held the city of Thebes hostage; Oedipus solved her riddle.

7.     Where Oedipus grew up.

8.     The answer to this question: "Tell me, who is this woman that you fear?"

9.     A word that means "killing of a king".

12.   Says, "Never have my own eyes looked on a sight so full of fear."

15.   Says, "This is what prophets and prophecies are worth! Have no dread of them."