Oedipus Rex many Greek myths, and similarities to Oedipus can for example be seen in the myth of the birth of Perseus. Two oracles in particular dominate the plot of "Oedipus Rex". In lines 711 to 714, Jocasta relates the prophecy that was told to Laius before the birth of Oedipus. Namely: "(The oracle) told him" "that it was his fate that he should die a victim" "at the hands of his own son, a son to be born" "of Laius and me." The oracle told to Laius tells only of the patricide; the incest is missing. Prompted by Jocasta's recollection, Oedipus
Jocasta (comics) Jocasta (comics) Jocasta is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Originally Ultron's creation, she is a member of the Avengers. Jocasta first appears in "The Avengers" (vol. 1) #162 (August 1977) and was created by Jim Shooter and George Pérez. Jocasta appeared as a supporting character in "Avengers Academy" from issue #1 (Aug 2010) through issue #21 (Jan 2012) and made sporadic appearances throughout the remainder of the series, appearing regularly again from #34 (Oct 2012) through its final issue #39 (Jan 2013). Jocasta was built by the robot Ultron in an abandoned aerospace