The Suppliants (Euripides)
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For the play of the same name by Aeschylus, see The Suppliants (Aeschylus).
The Suppliants (Ancient Greek: Ἱκέτιδες, Hiketides; Latin Supplices), also called The Suppliant Women, first performed in 423 BC, is an ancient Greek play by Euripides.
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The Suppliants | |
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Written by | Euripides |
Chorus | 1. Mothers of the Seven (and attendants?)[1] 2. Sons of the Seven[2] |
Characters | Aethra Theseus Adrastus Herald of Creon Messenger Evadne Iphis Athena |
Date premiered | 423 BC |
Place premiered | Athens |
Original language | Ancient Greek |
Genre | Tragedy |
Setting | Before the temple of Demeter at Eleusis |
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