Properties (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
mythological riddle
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| gptkbp:adaptedInto |
modern media
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| gptkbp:archaeologicalFindings |
gptkb:ancient_Greece
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
the_city_of_Thebes |
| gptkbp:contains |
What walks on four legs in the morning, two legs at noon, and three legs in the evening?
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| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
various contexts
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| gptkbp:features |
a_Sphinx
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Riddle of the Sphinx
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| gptkbp:influenced |
numerous adaptations in art and literature
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| gptkbp:is_a |
a riddle
a philosophical riddle |
| gptkbp:is_a_place_for |
human intellect
has captivated audiences tests wisdom |
| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
inspiration for writers
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| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
debate among scholars
academic study artistic interpretation interpretation in literature |
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
the quest for truth
mystery and enigma |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
classical art
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| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its philosophical implications
its deadly consequences for those who cannot answer |
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
the theme of knowledge and ignorance
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| gptkbp:is_organized_by |
Oedipus
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
the collective unconscious
the mythological canon the_cultural_heritage_of_Greece the_story_of_Oedipus_Rex the_Oedipus_myth the_Theban_cycle_of_myths the_larger_narrative_of_Oedipus the_lore_surrounding_the_Sphinx |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
popular culture
various literary works |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
philosophical discussions
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| gptkbp:is_used_in |
psychological analysis
a teaching tool literary theory psychological literature |
| gptkbp:isComposedOf |
Oedipus
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| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
tragedy
has been retold in various forms has multiple interpretations life's challenges explores human nature tragedy and drama has endured through centuries challenges the protagonist's intellect. examines the nature of knowledge raises existential questions |