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Phaedra first pretended she would rather die than to report the violence to Theseus that he has done: as Theseus and made threats to the nurse to tell him the truth of what happened, she shows Hippolyte had left the sword (2). Theseus has recognized the sword, and carried away by anger against his son, wished him dead (3).
While historians believe that Phaedra was heavily influenced by Euripides' Hippolytus, there are several differences in plot and tone. [5] Literary scholar Albert S. Gérard states that, unlike the Phaedra of Hippolytus , Seneca's Phaedra is a thoughtful and intelligent character that acknowledges the improper and amoral nature of her feelings ...
In Greek mythology, Phaedra (/ ˈ f iː d r ə, ˈ f ɛ d r ə /; Ancient Greek: Φαίδρα, romanized: Phaídra) is a Cretan princess. Her name derives from the Greek word φαιδρός (phaidros), which means "bright". According to legend, she was the daughter of Minos and Pasiphaë, and the wife of Theseus. Phaedra fell in love with her ...
Theseus has just been told by Oenone that Hippolytus has attempted to take Phèdre by force. Overcome by rage, Theseus banishes Hippolytus and invokes the god Neptune, who has promised to grant any wish of Theseus, to avenge him by his son's death. Protesting his innocence, Hippolytus discloses his secret love for Aricia to his incredulous ...
Theseus discovers a letter on Phaedra's body, which falsely asserts that she was raped by Hippolytus. Enraged, Theseus curses his son either to death or at least exile. To execute the curse, Theseus calls upon his father, the god Poseidon, who has promised to grant his son three wishes. Hippolytus enters and protests his innocence but cannot ...
Aigeus and the conception of Theseus. The war with Minos and the origin of the tribute to the Minotaur. The labours of Theseus, and his arrival at Athens. Epitome. Theseus, Ariadne, and the killing of the Minotaur. Excursus: Daidalos and Icaros, and the death of Minos. Theseus and the Amazons; Phaedra and Hippolytos. Theseus and Peirithoos. 12 ...
Phaedra approaches Hippolytus, regardless of the warnings she has heard. Hippolytus openly speaks about his multiple sexual partners and reinforces how he doesn't care for any of them and won't care for Phaedra. Phaedra confesses her love for him, but he spurns her, telling her she will only be hurt. She then proceeds to perform fellatio on him.
According to Pindar, Demophon was the son of Theseus (the son of Aethra and King of Aegeus of Athens or Poseidon) and Phaedra, or Iope, daughter of Iphicles, which would make Demophon a relative of Heracles. Demophon was the brother of Acamas. [1] [2] Demophon had half siblings as well, including Hippolytus and Melanippus. Demophon was born ...