Royal power in Euripides’ tragedy

Authors

  • Wilson Alves Ribeiro Junior Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2358-3150.v18i2p57-73

Keywords:

Royals, tyranny, Greek tragedy, Euripides, Greek history

Abstract

On historical perspective the Greek kingship institution is insufficiently documented and its exact nature is yet to be revealed. Judging by archaic and classical poets, however, royal power characteristics were engraved in the memory of Classical Period Greeks. We selected and studied a few verses from Euripides’ tragedy were kings presence may detail or clarify some aspects of monarchy in ancient Greek communities and its reflection in the minds of fifth century BC Greeks.

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Published

2014-11-01

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How to Cite

Ribeiro Junior, W. A. (2014). Royal power in Euripides’ tragedy. Letras Clássicas, 18(2), 57-73. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2358-3150.v18i2p57-73