Hippolytus by Euripides
"Hippolytus" is a tragic play that revolves around the themes of lust, revenge, and the wrath of the gods. The story follows the character Hippolytus, a dedicated follower of the goddess Artemis, who spurns the advances of his stepmother Phaedra. In a fit of jealousy, Phaedra falsely accuses Hippolytus of rape, leading his father Theseus to curse him. The resulting divine punishment and misunderstandings lead to the tragic deaths of both Hippolytus and Phaedra, revealing the devastating consequences of deceit and the unforgiving nature of the gods.
The 1128th greatest book of all time
- Published
- -428
- Nationality
- Greek
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Ancient Greek
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