Author: Euripides
Synopsis:
In 'Hippolytus; The Bacchae' by Euripides, a tale of forbidden desires, divine retribution, and the destructive power of passion unfolds. The story revolves around the virtuous Hippolytus, a young man devoted to the goddess Artemis, and the vengeful Aphrodite, who seeks to punish him for his refusal to worship her. As the gods meddle in the lives of mortals, a tragic chain of events is set in motion, leading to a climactic confrontation between reason and irrationality, duty and desire.
Genres: Tragedy, Drama, Mythology
Themes: Forbidden love, Divine intervention, Morality, Power of the gods, Human nature
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