Hippolytus The play Hippolytus by the Greek playwright Euripides is one which explores classical Greek religion. Throughout the play, the influence of the gods on the actions of the characters is evident, especially when Aphrodite affects the actions of Phaedra. Also central to the plot is the god vs. god interactions between Artemis and Aphrodite. This essay will show how the actions of Hippolytus and Phaedra relate to the gods, what the characters expect from the gods, how the gods treat the humans, and whether or not the gods gain anything from making the humans suffer. The Greek gods, since they are anthropomorphic, have many of the same characteristics as humans. O....

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