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             Website Review: Greek Myths - Oedipus
             Greek Myths - Oedipus, written and designed by Andrew Wilson, is a creative
             and informative site about the major themes and ideas behind the Greek legend,
             Oedipus. The site includes interpretations of the story, as well as Wilson's own
             thoughts on many elements concerning the play.
             The website offers many ways to learn more about Oedipus, such as the ten
             main links at the top of the page that offer descriptions of the more abstract ideas
             concerning the play. The website also includes the descriptions of the three oracles, the
             riddle of the Sphinx, and possible interpretations (ancient and modern) of the play.
             The sources of information on the site should be seen as all Andrew Wilson's
             own interpretations, as their are no other citations or credits on the website, with the
             exception of one short poem about Oedipus loving his mother, which is credited to
             The website includes a map to better inform the reader about the second oracle,
             as the map points out where the roads meet. There is also a thumbnail below that of
             an actual photograph of where the roads meet. There is also an ancient drawing of the
             riddle of the Sphinx. The website also includes Oedipus and Antigone games that let
             you test your knowledge of the two stories. The pictures are a nice visual aid, and it
             also breaks up the site, so you are not scanning line after line of text. The games are
             more for entertainment, but they can serve as a guide to understanding certain elements
             Much like the Norton Reader, the interpretations included on the site are a very
             useful tool to help understand the story. Especially for readers unfamiliar with the
             views of others concerning the story, this can be a very resourceful tool. Also similar
             to the Norton Reader, the website provides important information concerning the
             background of the characters and settings of the play, for tho...

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