Riddles, Oracles, and Dreams in Ancient Culture

A man walks alone along a road carved into the side of a mountain. His name is Oedipus.

Where is he going?

He is on his way to confront a monster—the Sphinx—who poses a riddle to all who pass.

Those who fail to solve it will die; whoever solves it will become king of Thebes...

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