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Hippolytus

Hippolytus

著者： Euripides
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In Euripides gripping tragedy, we delve into the story of Hippolytus, the chaste son of Theseus, who spurns the worship of Aphrodite in favor of the huntress Artemis. Enraged by his rejection, Aphrodite weaves a web of vengeance, igniting a tumultuous love in Hippolytus stepmother, Phaedra. This fateful clash of love and loyalty sets off a devastating chain of events that leads to tragedy. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)Copyright Family and Culture アート エンターテインメント・舞台芸術 戯曲・演劇 文学史・文学批評
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