The Suppliants is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. The play tells the story of a group of women who have fled their homeland of Egypt to seek refuge in the city of Argos. These women are known as the Danaids, and they are the daughters of King Danaus. They have fled Egypt to escape forced marriage to their cousins, the sons of King Aegyptus.The play begins with the Danaids arriving in Argos and seeking the protection of King Pelasgus. Pelasgus is hesitant to offer them refuge, as he fears that doing ...
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The Suppliants is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. The play tells the story of a group of women who have fled their homeland of Egypt to seek refuge in the city of Argos. These women are known as the Danaids, and they are the daughters of King Danaus. They have fled Egypt to escape forced marriage to their cousins, the sons of King Aegyptus.The play begins with the Danaids arriving in Argos and seeking the protection of King Pelasgus. Pelasgus is hesitant to offer them refuge, as he fears that doing so will anger the Egyptians and lead to war. However, the Danaids plead with him, and he eventually agrees to offer them sanctuary.The play then explores the themes of justice, duty, and the role of women in society. The Danaids are determined to uphold their duty to their father and resist the advances of their cousins, even if it means risking their lives. They argue that it is their right to choose their own husbands and that they should not be forced into marriage against their will.The Suppliants is a powerful and thought-provoking play that challenges traditional gender roles and explores the complex relationships between men and women. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with audiences today.THESEUS Adrastus, and ye dames from Argos sprung, ye see these children bearing in their hands the bodies of their valiant sires whom I redeemed; to thee I give these gifts, I and Athens. And ye must bear in mind the memory of this favour, marking well the treatment ye have had of me. And to these children I repeat the self-same words, that they may honour this city, to children's children ever handing on the kindness ye received from us.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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