Plays of Sophocles: Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus; Antigone

A once‑prosperous city lies under a mysterious curse, and its people turn to the king who once rescued them from a monstrous riddle. Celebrated for his quick mind and brave deeds, the ruler now faces a blight that threatens crops, livestock, and newborns alike. As the chorus of elders pleads for relief, the king steps forward, promising to seek the hidden cause of the disaster and restore the balance of the gods.

The investigation quickly becomes a personal quest, drawing the seer whose sight is clouded by blindness and a council of reluctant advisers. Every question peels back another layer of buried history, forcing the sovereign to confront unsettling clues about his own origins. The tension between civic duty and the unsettling pull of truth drives the drama forward, setting the stage for a timeless exploration of destiny, pride, and the limits of human knowledge.