Jocasta
mythological queen of Thebes
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Summary
Jocasta is a mythological Greek character[1]. She ranks in the top 7% of mythological greek character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,544 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Father: Menoeceus[3]
- Spouse: Laius[4], Oedipus[5]
- Child: Oedipus[6], Antigone[7], Polynices[8], Eteocles[9], Ismene[10], Laonytus[11]
- Country of citizenship: Thebes[12]
- Sex or gender: female[13]
- Commons category: Jocasta[14]
- Worshipped by: Greek mythology[15]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[16], Pauly–Wissowa[17], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[18], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[19], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[20]
- Native label: Ἐπικάστη[21]
- Different from: Jocaste[22]
- Sibling: Creon[23], Euryganeia[24]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jocasta include she complex[25], a concept[26] and Iocaste[27], a moon of Jupiter[28].
Why It Matters
Jocasta has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] She is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
Entities named for her include she complex[25], a concept[26] and Iocaste[27], a moon of Jupiter[28].
FAQs
Who were Jocasta's parents?
Jocasta's father was Menoeceus[3].