"The Phoenician Women"

"The Phoenician Women" is a tragedy by ancient Greek playwright Euripides, based on a mythological story involving the family of Oedipus. It focuses on the conflict between Oedipus's children, Antigone and Polynices, as they argue over the throne of Thebes after their father's death. The play explores themes of loyalty, fate, and the consequences of pride, highlighting the destructive impact of familial disputes and the inevitable influence of destiny. It offers a dramatic look at the struggles within a royal family torn apart by conflicting loyalties and tragic prophecy.