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The Bacchae by Euripides

The Bacchae by Euripides

By: Mentor New York
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In The Bacchae, the god Dionysus returns to Thebes to avenge his mother’s dishonor. Disguised as a mortal, he drives the women of Thebes, including the king’s mother, Agave, into a frenzied worship. King Pentheus, who refuses to acknowledge Dionysus’s divinity, tries to imprison him. However, Dionysus lures Pentheus into the mountains, where his own mother and aunts, in a state of madness, mistake him for a wild animal and tear him apart. The play explores themes of divine power, pride, and the dangers of repression. Summary By Mentor New York





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Episodes
  • The Bacchae by Euripides - Chapter 3 - Note on the Bacchae
    11 mins
  • The Bacchae by Euripides - Chapter 2
    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Bacchae by Euripides - Chapter 1
    57 mins

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