Oedipus at Colonus Glossary

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retrospect

review of a past course of events

Recklessness

heedless of danger

plummets

to plunge downwards

crest

a comb

headlong

with reckless haste

tyrant

a cruel and oppressive ruler

scoundrels

a dishonest person

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