Hippolytus

Hippolytus is a classical Greek tragedy by Euripides about a young man dedicated to the goddess Artemis, who discourages him from involving himself in love and passion. His strict upholding of virtue leads to conflicts—his stepmother Phaedra secretly loves him, but he rejects her. When she falsely accuses him of assault, Hippolytus is cursed by the gods, resulting in his downfall and death. The play explores themes of desire, piety, and the tragic consequences of moral rigidity, highlighting how human choices and divine forces intertwine in Greek mythology.