We’re beginning our Greco-Roman triptych with some old-school, familiar flavor: the tragic myth of Oedipus, King of Thebes. Focusing primarily on the plays of Sophocles as source material, Ashley takes us through this wildly histrionic tale from Ancient Greece as we explore the classic struggle between fate and free will. For dessert, we wrap things up by finding examples of this myth’s continued influence on contemporary culture. Podcast Promo by Nopeville Podcast https://linktr.ee/nopevilleTo stay on top of all the latest from Pineapple Pizza Podcast, be sure to check out our website at www.pineapplepizzapodcast.com where you will find links to merch, Patreon and a variety of ways to support the show, as well as detailed episode descriptions and regional specials. Help our show grow by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pineapple-pizza-podcast/id1543640038Or on Podchaser at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/pineapple-pizza-podcast-1568165You can also send mail to: Pineapple Pizza PodcastPO Box 341Wyoming, MN 55092Remember, no matter how you slice it, you’re awesome and we love you.Sources:Sophocles. Oedipus Rex. Trans. Lewis Campbell.Sophocles. Oedipus at Colonus. Barnes-Brown, Alice. “The Oracle of Delphi: How the Ancient Greeks Relied on One Woman’s Divine Visions.” https://www.historyanswers.co.uk/ancient/oracle-of-delphi/“Moirae.” Encyclopedia Mythica. https://pantheon.org/articles/m/moirae.html“Oedipus.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OedipusMcLeod, Saul. “Oedipal Complex.” Simply Psychology. https://www.simplypsychology.org/oedipal-complex.htmlWasson, Donald. “Oedipus the King.” Ancient Encyclopedia. https://www.ancient.eu/Oedipus_the_King/Oliver, Scott. “A Brief History of Freud’s Love Affair with Cocaine.” Vice. https://www.vice.com/en/article/payngv/a-brief-history-of-freuds-love-affair-with-cocaineBates Motel.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices