Oedipus likes to hold himself as this overconfident and superior being because he possesses an intelligence that surpasses everyone in Thebes. Oedipus's intelligence is shown when Oedipus is leaving Cornith and comes across the city of Thebes. There he meets the monstrous being known as the Sphinx. The Sphinx has a great power over the town of Thebes. This power can only be broken if a tricky riddle is solved. Oedipus solves the riddle and is hailed as savior of the city. He is appointed king and is granted marriage to the former Queen of Thebes. …
