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Three Theban plays

The so-called three Theban plays, written by Greek dramatist Sophocles in the 5th century BC, follow the tragic downfall of the mythical king Oedipus of Thebes and his descendants:

Oedipus the King (also known as Oedipus Rex)
Oedipus at Colonus
Antigone

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