euripides
Definition
Proper noun A classical Greek playwright, one of the three great tragedians of ancient Athens, alongside Aeschylus and Sophocles. He is known for his innovative and often controversial plays that explored psychological complexity, the roles of women in society, and skeptical questioning of traditional gods and heroes.
Usage Examples
- As a subject: is often considered the most modern of the ancient Greek tragedians.
- In possessive form: The psychological depth of characters was revolutionary for his time.
- As an object of discussion: Scholars frequently analyze the works of .
Advanced Usage
- Euripidean (adjective): Pertaining to the style or themes characteristic of Euripides.
- Example: The play's focus on a tormented heroine is a Euripidean trope.
Variants and Related Words
- Euripidean (adj): Of or relating to Euripides or his dramatic works.
Synonyms
- The Tragedian (when contextually clear among the three greats)
- Playwright of Athens
Different Meanings / Contexts
This word functions exclusively as a proper noun referring to the historical figure. It does not have other general meanings.
Related Idioms or Phrases
- While not a direct idiom, the phrase "a Euripidean twist" is sometimes used in literary criticism to denote an unexpected, often psychologically-driven or cynical, turn in a tragic plot.
Noun
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one of the greatest tragic dramatists of ancient Greece (480-406 BC)
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