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Summary

The tragedy «Hippolytus» by Euripides tells the story of the tragic fate of Hippolytus, the son of Theseus. A devoted follower of Artemis, Hippolytus rejects the love and worship of Aphrodite, inciting the goddess's wrath. Aphrodite punishes him by making his stepmother, Phaedra, fall in love with him. Unable to cope with her forbidden passion, Phaedra decides to end her life, leaving a letter accusing Hippolytus of attempted rape. Believing the accusations, Theseus curses his son, leading to his demise. In the end, Artemis reveals the truth to Theseus, but it is too late to save Hippolytus.