Oedipus, having been left in the forest suspended by his feet from a tree, is found by Polybus, King of Corinth; the child is rescued from the tree, and is brought to Polybus in the arms of one of his attendants. Li livre des ansienes estoires. Circa 1285. Source: Add. 15268, f.75v. Language: French.

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Caption: Oedipus, having been left in the forest suspended by his feet from a tree, is found by Polybus, King of Corinth; the child is rescued from the tree, and is brought to Polybus in the arms of one of his attendants. Li livre des ansienes estoires. Circa 1285. Source: Add. 15268, f.75v. Language: French.

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