Oedipus Rex or Oedipus the King

why does the messenger say that he and King Polybus are equals to Oedipus? and can you give me soures?

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This means that if Polybus really is Oedipus’ father, the oracle must have been false: he has not died at Oedipus’ hands, but rather of sickness.

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