Jocasta

Jocasta is a character from Greek mythology, notably featured in the tragic story of Oedipus. She is the mother and, unknowingly, the wife of Oedipus, the King of Thebes. Jocasta's tale revolves around themes of fate and tragic irony, as she tries to avoid a prophecy that her son would kill his father and marry her. In doing so, she inadvertently fulfills the prophecy. Her story explores deep themes of identity, family, and the inescapability of fate, making her a significant figure in literature and drama, particularly in works like Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex."