Oedipus Rex

Oedipus Rex is one of the more interesting stories out of ancient Greece. Starring Oedipus Rex, it deals with trying to change fate; Oedipus is charged with soon killing his father, and sleeping with his mother. While most Greek tales deal with fate, this one takes the idea to task the most directly I've seen so far this year. The entire story revolves around this premise; Oedipus was abandoned by his father due to this premonition, and the reason he leaves his new adopted home is again thanks to this telling of the future. Of course, after he leaves his home he ends up killing his father and indeed claiming his mother's hand in marriage. The story ends in true tragedy fashion, with Oedipus's mother killing herself and Oedipus himself blinding himself and leaving the kingdom. Very well told story overall, and one that deals with the easily grasped concept of fate and predestined actions.