What does Oedipus blinding himself symbolize?

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Tags

1. #internal
2. #wisdom
3. #physical
4. #oedipus
5. #implication
6. #blinds
7. #committed
8. #represents
9. #evils
10. #sight
11. #devoid
12. #himself
13. #eyesight
14. #symbolic
15. #relevance
16. #sense
17. #since
18. #being
19. #blinding
20. #extends
21. #gained