The Women of Trachis

Interesting Facts

• The play The Women of Trachis is one of the seven surviving tragedies by Sophocles.
• The main theme of the play is the tragic fate of Heracles and his wife Deianira.
• Deianira, in an attempt to win back Heracles' love, uses a magical remedy that turns out to be poison, leading to his agonizing death.
• The play explores themes of jealousy, love, and the inevitability of fate.
• The title of the play comes from the city of Trachis, where the tragedy takes place.
• The play features a choral element, which is a characteristic feature of ancient Greek tragedy.