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  1. Jan 27, 2020 · Phaedra was a Cretan princess and an Athenian queen in the tales of Greek mythology. Phaedra is today most famous for being the wife of Theseus, and for her death, although in the ancient sources many different variations of the life of Phaedra are told.

  2. Phaedra | Greek mythology | Britannica. Contents. Phaedra. Greek mythology. Learn about this topic in these articles: role in Euripides’ Hippolytus. In Hippolytus. Theseus’ queen, Phaedra, fell in love with Hippolytus.

  3. Sep 21, 2023 · Evangelia. September 21, 2023. Phaedra is a name that conjures up images of passion, betrayal, and tragic love. As we delve into the labyrinthine world of Greek mythology, it’s impossible to overlook this captivating figure. She’s a character who, despite her flaws, has been immortalized in art, literature, and even psychology.

  4. The First Story of Hippolytus and Phaedra The Unscrupulous Phaedra. According to the more traditional story, Phaedra, the daughter of Minos and Pasiphae, was the shameless and lustful wife of Theseus, the king of Athens.Even though he had borne her husband two sons, Acamas and Demophon, she wasn’t at all interested in settling just yet.Quite the opposite, she was interested in her husband ...

  5. www.encyclopedia.com › folklore-and-mythology › phaedraPhaedra | Encyclopedia.com

    Jun 11, 2018 · A tragic play set in Athens, Greece during an unspecified mythological time; published in Latin c. 54 ce. SYNOPSIS. A woman conceives an incestuous passion for her stepson. When he rejects her, she falsely accuses him of rape, with dire consequences for the family. Events in History at the Time of the Play. The Play in Focus.

  6. Phaedra | Wife of Theseus. In mythology, Fedra (from Greek φαιδρός (phaidros), "bright") is the daughter of Minos (king of Crete) and Pasiphae (daughter of Helios), a well-known oracle, sister of Ariadne, Deucalion and Catreu. Deucalion, king of Crete, as successor to her older brother Catreu, decides that she will marry Theseus (king of ...

  7. In Greek mythology, Phaedra / ˈfiːdrə, ˈfɛdrə / ( Ancient Greek: Φαίδρα, Phaidra) (or Fedra) was a Cretan princess. Her name derives from the Greek word φαιδρός ( phaidros ), which means "bright". According to legend, she was the daughter of Minos and Pasiphaë, and the wife of Theseus. Phaedra fell in love with her stepson Hippolytus.

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