“The wife should yield in all things to her lord”
Quote by Euripides
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Euripides: Plays: Alcestis
Alcestis is a Greek tragedy written by Euripides, one of the three major tragedians of ancient Athens. The play revolves around the theme of sacrifice and the gods' influence on human lives. It explores the tragic consequences of a father's decision to trade his daughter's life for his own in order to save the kingdom. more
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