... root out the cause of the plague, which has been affecting the people of Thebes. This has led him to send Creon, his In-law and unknown uncle to Delphi to find out the cause in order to find the solutions to their problems. On getting there, he is told, that the miasma is due to the presence of the murderer of Laius, Oedipus' predecessor and father, in their city and that the only way to stop the plague is to banish this murderer. Oedipus then wants to get to the root of this issue, as it is the only way to stop the plague. He decides to seek assistance from the gods by praying for guidance. He gives comforting words to his people, as a responsible and committed leader and then sends for Tiresias. On Tiresias' arrival, he questions him about the presence of this murderer. Tiresias approach is hesitant, ...

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