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jocasta (n)
(Greek mythology) queen of Thebes who unknowingly married her own son Oedipus
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(Greek mythology) queen of Thebes who unknowingly married her own son Oedipus
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Jocasta was the wife of King Laius and mother of Oedipus in Greek mythology.
Jocasta was unaware that Oedipus was her son and married him, fulfilling a prophecy that he would unknowingly kill his father and marry his mother.
When Jocasta learned the truth about Oedipus's identity, she was horrified and committed suicide.
Jocasta's story is often used as an example of the tragic consequences of hubris, or excessive pride.
