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Jocasta

Jocasta is a proper noun that refers to a character in Greek mythology. She is the wife and mother of Oedipus, the tragic hero of the Greek play, 'Oedipus Rex'.

Example sentences:

1. Jocasta was a strong and wise queen, but her life was full of tragedy.
2. When Jocasta discovered the horrible truth about her relationship with Oedipus, she was devastated.

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