Iphigenia in Tauris
Brief Overview
«Iphigenia in Tauris» is a tragedy by Euripides that tells the story of Iphigenia, daughter of Agamemnon, who was saved by the goddess Artemis from being sacrificed in Aulis and transported to Tauris. Iphigenia becomes a priestess at the temple of Artemis, where she is forced to sacrifice foreigners. Her brother Orestes and his friend Pylades arrive in Tauris to steal the sacred image of Artemis. Iphigenia recognizes her brother, and through cunning, they escape from Tauris together, taking the sacred image with them.
Date of publication: 3 September 2024
Updated: 13 November 2026
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Genre: Drama
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