Epidicus
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Epidicus is an ancient Roman comedy written by T. Maccius Plautus. It is said to have been one of Plautus's favorite works. Epidicus is the name of the main character, who is a slave. The plot takes many turns as Epidicus tries to please his master's son, Stratippocles.
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Epidicus | |
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Written by | Plautus |
Characters | Epidicus (slave to Periphanes) Thesprio Stratippocles Chaerobulus Periphanes Apoecides A soldier Philippa A music girl Acropolistis A money-lender Telestis |
Setting | Athens |
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The main plot was based upon a Greek play. However, the storyline was changed in order to prevent a brother from marrying his half-sister. The Romans considered this incest, which deeply disturbed them; the Greeks, however, were not bothered by this.[citation needed]
The pronunciation of "Epidicus" is with four short vowels.[1]