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Curse upon Laius

The misfortunes of Thebes are believed to be the result of a curse laid upon Laius for the time he had violated the sacred laws of hospitality (Greek: xenia).

In his youth, Laius was taken in as a guest by Pelops, king of Elis, where he would become tutor to the king's youngest son, Chrysippus, in chariot racing.Apollo, the protector of youth and boys, cursed him for raping Pelops' son. Chrysippus committed suicide.