(Greek mythology) queen of Thebes who unknowingly married her own son Oedipus

In Greek mythology, Jocasta, also Iocaste (Iοκαστη) or Epikastê, was a daughter of Menocenes, Queen of Thebes, who married Oedipus, her own son. She was the wife of Laius and Oedipus her son by Laius. Mother (by Laius) of Oedipus, and mother (by Oedipus) of Antigone, Eteocles, Polynices and Ismene.

Jocasta is a fictional character appearing in the Marvel Universe. A former member of the Avengers, she is an android created by the villain Ultron.