1. Laius - Noun
2. Laius - Proper noun
(Greek mythology) king of Thebes who was unwittingly killed by his son Oedipus
Source: WordNetOedipus learns from Apollo’s oracle that all this misery will end once Oedipus discovers the murderer of Laius, whose throne he now occupies. Source: Internet
King Laius hears a prophecy that his son will grow up to kill his father and marry his mother. Source: Internet