Such was the net that snared me: such the woes
Heaven drew me to fulfil. My father’s spirit,
Came he to life, would not gainsay my word.[59]
Kreon, coming to Athens from Thebes, invites Oedipus to his home, not only on his own behalf, but on behalf of the citizens of Thebes[60]:
But I am sent to bring
By fair persuasion to our Theban plain
The reverend form of him now present here....
All Cadmus’ people rightfully
Invite thee with one voice unto thy home.[61]