Overview
Character Name
Herdsman
Gender
Male
Adult, Mature Adult, Elderly
Featured
Voice
Spoken
Vocal Range
Time & Place
palace of oedipus, ancient times, thebes
Other Characters From Oedipus (Oedipus Rex, Oedipus the King)
Analysis
The Herdsman is brought in by the Messenger to verify the story of Oedipus’ unknown past. He is usually portrayed as feeble and compassionate, and becomes the victim of Oedipus’ hubris and aggression in search of the truth. The Herdsman has knowledge of the prophecy around
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