tion of not returning to Corinth because he wrongfully
             considers Polybus and Merope to be his parents. But, here
             again, a human is trying to avoid what is clearly
             predestined. In committing the sin of hubris(pride), Oedipus
             brings down upon himself the rightful condemnation of the
             Previous to meeting with the Oracle, Oedipus had met
             King Laius, and four attendants, at a fork in the road. A
             fight started, and Oedipus kills King Laius, totally unaware
             that this is his real father. It's ironic on several many
             Oedipus, in trying to avoid the prophecy, has fulfilled
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