Author: Euripides
Synopsis:
In Euripides' "The Iphigenia in Tauris," the story follows Iphigenia, the daughter of Agamemnon, who was sacrificed to the gods during the Trojan War. However, instead of dying, she was transported to the land of Tauris, where she serves as a priestess to the goddess Artemis. Iphigenia's life takes an unexpected turn when her long-lost brother, Orestes, arrives in Tauris, accompanied by his loyal friend Pylades. Together, they must navigate a treacherous web of deception, loyalty, and the desire for redemption, as they face the challenges that fate has in store for them.
Genres:
Tragedy, Drama
Themes:
Family, Loyalty, Redemption, Fate
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