But there is no sure test of whether a mortal seer attains more knowledge than I do, though man may surpass man in wisdom. But until I see the word made good, I will never assent when men blame Oedipus. Before all eyes the winged maiden came against him once upon a time, and he was seen to be wise,and bore the test in welcome service to the state. Never, therefore, will he be adjudged guilty of evil.

CreonFellow citizens, having learned that Oedipus the king lays dire charges against me, I have come in indignation.If he thinks that in the present troubles he has suffered from me, by word or by deed, anything harmful, truly I do not desire my full term of years, when I must bear such blame as this. The wrong of this rumor