Edipos

Edipos is a proper noun that may appear in various linguistic and cultural contexts. In discussions of the Greek myth, the figure commonly known as Oedipus is rendered with several spellings depending on language and transliteration. While English texts typically use Oedipus, the form Edipos can be found in scholarly works, translations, or retellings that preserve closer to the original Greek pronunciation.

Etymology and pronunciation: The name derives from the Greek Οιδίπους (Oidípōs). Transliterations into Latin or Romance languages can produce variants such as Oedipus, Édipo, and Edipos. The use of Edipos reflects an attempt to render the Greek phonology more literally in some editorial traditions.

Usage and appearances: As a name, Edipos is primarily encountered in philological notes, critical apparatus, or stylistic translations rather than as a standard English form. In fiction or contemporary media, authors may choose Edipos for stylistic reasons or to evoke classical cadence, though such usage remains uncommon.

See also: Oedipus; Greek name transliteration; Sophocles.