Iphigenia among the Taurians
Book • 1900
Iphigenia in Tauris is a tragedy by Euripides, believed to have been written around 414 BCE. The play tells the story of Iphigenia, who was saved from sacrifice by Artemis and transported to Tauris, where she serves as a priestess in the goddess's temple.
Her duty is to sacrifice any Greek who lands on the shores of Tauris.
When Orestes, her brother, arrives with his friend Pylades, Iphigenia is tasked with sacrificing them.
The play explores themes of fate, identity, recognition, and the possibility of redemption.
Through a series of dramatic events, Iphigenia and Orestes eventually recognize each other and escape Tauris together.
Her duty is to sacrifice any Greek who lands on the shores of Tauris.
When Orestes, her brother, arrives with his friend Pylades, Iphigenia is tasked with sacrificing them.
The play explores themes of fate, identity, recognition, and the possibility of redemption.
Through a series of dramatic events, Iphigenia and Orestes eventually recognize each other and escape Tauris together.
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