... > Classical Mythology and Ancient History > the Greek heroic legends (I) > (story of) Oedipus > most important deeds: Oedipus' quest; Oedipus in Thebes > Oedipus meets his father Laius, who is on a journey to Delphi; as Oedipus refuses to move aside for his carriage, a quarrel arises > Oedipus kills his father and attendants