Alright, let's take a lighter look at King Laius's leadership style, shall we? Imagine being King Laius: You get one bad performance review from the Oracle at Delphi saying your kid's going to oust you, and suddenly, you're making decisions that would make even the most scandalous reality TV stars blush.
Decision-making Under Pressure: So, he hears his son will be the death of him and marry his wife. His solution? "Let's just leave the baby on a mountain with his feet pinned. What could possibly go wrong?" Spoiler: Everything. It's like trying to stop a kitchen fire by pouring on more oil.
Impact on Thebes: If Thebes had Yelp reviews back then, they'd be a wild read. "Great city, but the king's family drama tanked our economy and brought a plague. 2/10, wouldn't recommend."
Personal Morality: Let's not forget the whole Chrysippus incident. If ancient TMZ existed, Laius would be their poster child. This guy's personal life decisions were, let's say, less than stellar.
Dealing with Fate: In Greek mythology, trying to outsmart the gods is like trying to beat a rigged carnival game. Laius' attempt at dodging destiny turned out about as well as you'd expect – disastrously.
In conclusion, was King Laius a good leader? Let's just say if leadership were a class in ancient Greek high school, he'd be scraping by with a solid D. Funny enough, in the grand tragedy of Thebes, Laius set the stage for a saga that would make even the most dramatic soap opera writers say, "Maybe that's a bit much."
