Author: Euripides
Synopsis:
In the ancient city of Thebes, a charismatic stranger arrives, claiming to be the son of the god Zeus. His name is Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry. As he gathers a group of devoted followers, including the women of Thebes, his presence begins to unleash a series of extraordinary events. The city is consumed by a frenzy of ecstatic worship, leading to a clash between the rationality of the mortal world and the divine power of Dionysus. In this gripping tragedy, Euripides explores the destructive consequences of denying one's true nature and the dangerous allure of surrendering to primal desires.
Genres:
Tragedy, Drama
Themes:
The clash between reason and instinct, the power of divine forces, the consequences of denying one's true nature.
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