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Iphigenia in Tauris (German: Iphigenie auf Tauris) is a reworking by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe of the ancient Greek tragedy Ἰφιγένεια ἐν Ταύροις ( Iphigeneia en Taurois) by Euripides. Euripides' title means "Iphigenia among the Taurians", whereas Goethe's title means "Iphigenia in Taurica ", the country of the Tauri .
Agreed. "Iphigenia" is a far more common spelling in English than "Iphigeneia", and per Wikipedia:Use common names, I have moved the page to "Iphigenia". —Lowellian 17:30, 19 November 2008 (UTC) Reply So what about Iphigeneia at Aulis (which was apparently once moved already from ) and Iphigeneia in Tauris? Note that all three pages with "ei ...
Summary. Last Updated September 5, 2023. Euripides’s play offers a story of filial loyalty and sacrifice of one’s personal well-being—and even one’s life—for the greater good of family ...
The name Iphigenia means "Mother of Strong Ones." The action takes place at Aulis, a Greek port where Iphigenia's father, king of Argos (also called Mycenae) Agamemnon, commands a fleet of Greek warships bound for Troy, an ancient city located on the westernmost edge of Asia (in modern-day Turkey). The ships, which depend on a favorable wind to ...
The Iphigenia at Aulis Community Note includes chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you.
The Iphigenia at Aulis Community Note includes chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you.
True form heroism is never giving up and always seeking solutions, without a doubt. Iphigenia is probably the greatest hero in the play for giving her life for glory and honor in Greece. She saves her father from the unbearable act of sending her daughter to her death. Iphigenia is selfless and brave, the two most essential characteristics of a ...
