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1 day ago · Euripides debuted in the year of Aeschylus’ death (455) and won his first victory 14 years later with an unknown tragedy. He won the first prize three more times during his life, and once posthumously. Along with Sophocles and Aeschylus, Euripides (484-406 B.C.) was one of the three greatest writers of tragedy in ancient Greece.
- Euripides and Socrates Bonds| AncientPedia
Key Takeaway: Euripides and Socrates. Euripides and...
- The Cyclops by Euripides: A Satyr Play Guide | AncientPedia
Key Takeaway: The Cyclops by Euripides. Dive into the...
- Euripides and Socrates Bonds| AncientPedia
6 days ago · Key Takeaway: Euripides and Socrates. Euripides and Socrates, icons of ancient Greece, rocked the boat with their bold ideas. While Euripides turned the drama into a platform for questioning norms, especially around women’s roles, Socrates used dialogue to challenge societal beliefs.
4 days ago · Key Takeaway: The Cyclops by Euripides. Dive into the satirical world of “The Cyclops” by Euripides, a unique play that mixes humor with Homer’s epic tale. Discover how Odysseus outwits Polyphemus with wit and wine in ancient Greece’s only complete satyr play.
Jun 18, 2024 · Two years ago, the new queen fell suddenly (and obsessively and absolutely secretly) in love with her husband’s son, the strikingly handsome young crown prince. All through these two years, the queen has suffered her raging obsession in silence, her health slowly sinking under the stress.
Jun 13, 2024 · Euripides' portrayal of Medea as a tragic hero underscores the enduring relevance of Greek tragedy in exploring the complexities of human nature and the consequences of our actions. By analyzing Medea's character and her tragic path, we gain a deeper understanding of the elements that define a tragic hero and the ways in which ...
1 day ago · As an archetype of the inspired singer, Orpheus is one of the most significant figures in the reception of classical mythology in Western culture, portrayed or alluded to in countless forms of art and popular culture including poetry, film, opera, music, and painting.
103 episodes. The Theatre History podcast that doesn’t take itself too seriously. For each episode, Aaron Odom hosts a guest from the worldwide theatre community to talk about a bizarre, fascinating and humorous story from theatre history. One catch, the guest has no idea what they’ll be discussing.
