Euripides' Iphigenia Among The Taurians

Euripides' Iphigenia Among The Taurians is a play that tells the story of Iphigenia, the daughter of Agamemnon, who was sacrificed by her father to appease the goddess Artemis during the Trojan War. However, in this play, Iphigenia is not dead but has been transported to the land of the Taurians, where she serves as a priestess in a temple dedicated to Artemis. The Taurians are a barbaric people who practice human sacrifice, and Iphigenia is tasked with performing these sacrifices. The play begins with Iphigenia lamenting her fate and longing to return to her homeland. She is visited by her brother Orestes, who has been sent by the god Apollo to retrieve a statue of Artemis from the Taurians. Iphigenia recognizes her brother and they devise a plan to escape together. However, their plan is complicated by the arrival of Thoas, the king of the Taurians, who demands that Iphigenia perform a sacrifice. The play is a complex exploration of themes such as family, duty, and the clash of cultures. It also features elements of suspense and intrigue as the characters navigate the dangerous political landscape of the Taurians. Isaac Flagg's translation of Euripides' Iphigenia Among The Taurians is a faithful rendition of the original Greek text, and includes extensive notes and commentary to help readers understand the play's historical and cultural context.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.