Hecuba

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Released October 10, 1988

Overview

Hecuba (Ancient Greek: Ἑκάβη, Hekabē) is a tragedy by Euripides, written c. 424 BC. It takes place after the Trojan War but before the Greeks have departed Troy (roughly the same time as The Trojan Women, another play by Euripides). The central figure is Hecuba, wife of King Priam, formerly queen of the now-fallen city. It depicts Hecuba's grief over the death of her daughter Polyxena and the revenge she takes for the murder of her youngest son, Polydorus.

Runtime

1h 32m


Origin Country

Greece


Original Language

Greek


Original Title

Ἑκάβη


Status

Released


Spoken Languages

  • ελληνικά (Greek)

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