The Bacchae by Euripides

By: Mentor New York
Listen for free

  • Summary





  • In The Bacchae, the god Dionysus returns to Thebes to avenge his mother’s dishonor. Disguised as a mortal, he drives the women of Thebes, including the king’s mother, Agave, into a frenzied worship. King Pentheus, who refuses to acknowledge Dionysus’s divinity, tries to imprison him. However, Dionysus lures Pentheus into the mountains, where his own mother and aunts, in a state of madness, mistake him for a wild animal and tear him apart. The play explores themes of divine power, pride, and the dangers of repression. Summary By Mentor New York
    Copyright Mentor New York
    Show more Show less
Art Literary History & Criticism World
Show more Show less
Episodes
  • The Bacchae by Euripides - Chapter 3 - Note on the Bacchae

    The Bacchae by Euripides - Chapter 3 - Note on the Bacchae
    Jul 16 2023
    11 mins
  • The Bacchae by Euripides - Chapter 2

    The Bacchae by Euripides - Chapter 2
    Jul 16 2023
    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Bacchae by Euripides - Chapter 1

    The Bacchae by Euripides - Chapter 1
    Jul 16 2023
    57 mins

What listeners say about The Bacchae by Euripides

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com reviews

Amazon reviews
No Reviews are Available