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Essay Archive - Hippolytus
Hippolytus
The play Hippolytus by the Greek playwright Euripides is one which
explores classical Greek religion. Throughout the play, the influence of
the gods on the actions of the characters is evident, especially when
Aphrodite affects the actions of Phaedra. Also central to the plot is the
god vs. god interactions between Artemis and Aphrodite. This essay will
show how the actions of Hippolytus and Phaedra relate to the gods, what the
characters expect from the gods, how the gods treat the humans, and
whether or not the gods gain anything from making the humans suffer.
The Greek gods, since they are anthropomorphic, have many of the
same c....
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