Mother and Son in Harmony

Question

A boy's father dies leaving his mother to be a poor widow. A few years later the boy marries his mother legally.

How is this possible?

Hint:

It is all done in good faith

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Jul 30, 2015 at 8:47 — KPM, Jul 30, 2015 at 8:47

Deusovi · Accepted Answer · 2015-07-29 18:47:41Z

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The boy conducts a marriage ceremony between his mother and her new spouse.

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answered Jul 29, 2015 at 18:31

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olop4444 · Accepted Answer · 2015-07-29 18:32:06Z

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The boy was adopted, so it would not be incest.

answered Jul 29, 2015 at 18:32

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$\begingroup$ Maybe it wouldn't be incest, but I'm not sure that is legal. And it doesn't fit with the hint. $\endgroup$
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Jul 29, 2015 at 18:38

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Player One · Accepted Answer · 2015-07-30 03:53:03Z

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The boy is obviously

Oedipus

He did it in good faith so it even fits the hint.

answered Jul 30, 2015 at 3:53

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$\begingroup$ Okay - you got me on that one; he did marry his mother in good faith (sort of). My only counter-argument is that Oedipus was more than a boy when he killed his father. $\endgroup$
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Jul 30, 2015 at 4:14

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