Heracles as a Paradox in Women of Trachis Using the portrayal of Hercules in Sophocles' tragedy Women of Trachis, a puzzling image of the Greek hero
love and relationships dictate that older men are the lovers who pursue women and young boys. Love infects the pursuer and causes him to have intense
Deceit is also an integral part of ancient drama and characters, particularly women, fall prey to it and unwittingly unleash chaos that more often that, negatively
characterized as being the pinnacle of tragedy. Antigone, Ajax, The Women of Trachis, Oedipus King, Electra, Philoctetes, and Oedipus at Colonus are the
Theater was an important part of Ancient Greek Civilization. History of Greek theatre began with religious festivals which aim to honor Dionysus, a god
Often times people are under the notion that Greek mythology’s purpose is to provide entertainment to its readers and audiences. While that is certainly
write and act in plays. However, during this time women had very little political rights, and women could not act because they were expected to stay at