The Bacchae (/ ˈ b æ k iː /; Ancient Greek: Βάκχαι, Bakkhai; also known as The Bacchantes / ˈ b æ k ə n t s, b ə ˈ k æ n t s,-ˈ k ɑː n t s /) is an ancient Greek tragedy, written by the Athenian playwright Euripides during his final years in Macedonia, at the court of Archelaus I of Macedon.

“The Bacchae” , also known as “The Bacchantes” (Gr: “Bakchai” ), is a late tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides, and it is considered one of his best works and one of the greatest of all Greek tragedies.

The Bacchae is a Greek tragedy written by Euripides that was first produced posthumously around 405 BCE. It tells the story of King Pentheus of Thebes, who opposes the worship of the god Dionysus and the frenzied rites of his female followers, the Maenads.

Jul 3, 2018 · The Bacchae is a Greek tragedy written by the playwright Euripides (c. 484-406 BCE) in 407 BCE, which portrays Pentheus as an impious king, for the ruler of Thebes has denied the worship of Dionysus within his city walls.

Dionysus, the god of wine, prophecy, religious ecstasy, and fertility, returns to his birthplace in Thebes in order to clear his mother's name and to punish the insolent city state for refusing to allow people to worship him.

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Feb 4, 2011 · The Bacchae, being from one point of view a religious drama, a kind of "mystery play," is full of allusions both to the myth and to the religion of Dionysus. 1. The Myth, as implied by Euripides.

Bacchae, drama produced about 406 bce by Euripides. It is regarded by many as his masterpiece. In Bacchae the god Dionysus arrives in Greece from Asia intending to introduce his orgiastic worship there.

The Bacchae study guide contains a biography of Euripides, literature essays, a complete e-text, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Best summary PDF, themes, and quotes.

Mar 23, 2025 · Βάκχαι (Bakchai, Latin: Bacchae) is a tragedy by Euripides, performed posthumously in 405 BCE. The play is based on the Greek myth of King Pentheus and his mother, and their punishment by the god Dionysus.