Oedipus the King character map
Mario Salinas
Oedipus
Oedipus is the son of Laius. He killed his father and married his mother(unknowingly). They then had 4 children, 2 girls, 2 boys.
Jocasta
Jocasta is the mother of Oedipus. She marries Oedipus after her husband is married.
Laius
Laius is the father of Oedipus and the husband of Jocasta. He is later killed by his own son in a crossroad on his way to a religious pilgrimage.
Antigone and Ismene
Antigone and Ismene are the daughters of Oedipus and Jocasta.
Eteocles and Polynices
Eteocles and Polynices are the sons of Oedipus and Jocasta
Polybus and Merope
Polybus and Merope are the adoptive parents of Oedipus. He though they were his real parents. They took him in when the servant gave him to them.