masculine Ødipus

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greek
Name Root:
oidéō poús > Oidípous
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This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Oidípous (Οἰδίπους),” composed of two elements: “oidéō (οἰδέω)” (swell, become swollen) plus “poús (πούς)” (foot). In turn, the name means “with a swollen foot.” Oedipus was a mythical Greek king of Thebes. A tragic hero in Greek mythology, Oedipus accidentally fulfilled a prophecy that he would end up killing his father and marrying his mother, thereby bringing disaster to his city and family.

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