Oedipus – A puppet tied to a string Gather around the fire, children; Tonight is the night I tell my story, the story of queens and kings, huge monsters and evil gods. You all know this story, the story of Oedipus, the man condemned to kill his father and marry his mother, his life being a bit twisted in the ball of Fates. But do you know what happened next? Oedipus drifted, groping his way through Greece, filling his four remaining senses with the delicate scent of the olive tree, the rough touch of the rocky outcroppings, the sound of the crashing waves, and the bitter, pungent taste of the olive tree. wine. After some time, he found himself in Crete, where the famous labyrinth of King Minos is located, although by that time King Minos and the Minotaur had long left this world. Minos' daughter Ariadne ruled the rocky island. Oedipus grimaced at the sharp stones beneath his feet and followed the ever-increasing chatter of the city. Suddenly he felt a sharp stone poking his side. “Ja, beggar, we don’t need you around here anymore!” Oedipus grimaced. “Please, sir, forgive me,” the once proud king whispered. He headed towards the palace where he hoped to receive a more hospitable welcome. A multitude of scents greeted Oedipus' nose as he wandered down an alley: the flavor of citrus fruits, the bitter smell of unwashed people, and the invigorating smell of drying laundry. As he approached the palace gates, Oedipus began to wonder how he could get in. In response to his thoughts, a male voice said: “You will never enter here, you dirty peasant. The best thing to do is go beg for a crust among the other sewer rats. » The rustling of linen followed, a smell of delicate perfume, and a feminine voice saying: "Antikretes, shame on you! Be hospitable. Well, it could be Zeus himself in disguise." "If it is Zeus, then I am Aphrodite's girdle." "That's enough. I don't usually do this but "Oh, Your Royal Majesty," Oedipus began, suddenly realizing who he was talking to, but he was already taken away. There Oedipus had a strange dream. He could see again and he was sitting on a rocky outcrop overlooking the sea. Next to him was a beautiful woman with strange but wonderful eyes..