Jocasta's brother and Oedipus's brother-in-law. He visits the oracle on Oedipus's orders to learn how the plague can end and returns with the demand that the king's killer be punished. Oedipus later suspects him of plotting to seize the throne.
The king presides over the feast and is infatuated with Salome, repeatedly offering her gifts and finally promising to grant her request if she dances. When she asks for a man's head, he is horrified and tries to persuade her to choose wealth instead; his bargain with her drives the central conflict.
Carmelo Bene has 100 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Signature works include Oedipus Rex, Riccardo III, One Hamlet Less. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
