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Note publique d'information : Euripides works with a common story pattern – a young man (Hippolytus) becomes the
object of a married woman’s (Phaedra’s) desire, rebuffs her sexual overtures, and
is then falsely accused to the woman’s husband (Theseus, Hippolytus’ father) of rape.
To this familiar tale Euripides adds the story of divine vengeance – Aphrodite has
brought about this passion in Phaedra in order to punish Hippolytus for condemning
her and neglecting her realm of sex and marriage. The play explores the themes of
passion and moderation, speech and silence, honour and shame, and the relationship
between gods and mortals. This play holds a particular place in Euripidean studies,
not only because of its acknowledged excellence and influence, but also because it
allows the unique opportunity to observe the playwright’s ‘rewriting’ of his earlier
play on the same mythological topic, remarkably replacing the brazen Phaedra of earlier
legend and previous treatments with a virtuous woman. Greek text with facing-page
English translation, introduction and commentary. In Euripides’ Hippolytus, a young
man (Hippolytus) is falsely accused of rape after rejecting a married woman's (Phaedra's)
advances. This excellent play is crucial to Euripidean studies, due to its influence,
and also as it shows us Euripides’ ‘rewriting’ of his earlier play on the same topic.
Greek text with translation and commentary.
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