Statements (459)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:playwright
gptkb:theater |
| gptkbp:active_years |
c. 480 – c. 406 BC
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| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:Films gptkb:films Operas musicals modern plays |
| gptkbp:artistic_innovation |
gptkb:Character_development
gptkb:deus_ex_machina strong female characters realistic dialogue Use of props Use of scenery Increased role of the chorus use of prologues |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:cultural_heritage
gptkb:Greek_mythology gptkb:Classical_Athens gptkb:historical_context gptkb:historical_fiction gptkb:theatrical_performances gptkb:philosophy gptkb:literary_criticism poetic language dramatic irony classical literature audience engagement Theatre festivals catharsis character arcs cultural commentary dramatic structure theatrical conventions tragedy genre tragedy conventions mythological drama the City Dionysia festival |
| gptkbp:awarded_to |
first prize at the City Dionysia
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| gptkbp:birth_year |
480 BC
c. 480 BC |
| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Salamis
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| gptkbp:challenged_societal_norms_by |
giving voice to female characters
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| gptkbp:contemporary |
gptkb:Sophocles
gptkb:Aeschylus gptkb:Aristophanes gptkb:Plato gptkb:Socrates |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
Greek drama Theatrical conventions |
| gptkbp:contribution |
gptkb:theater
gptkb:drama Psychological depth in characters Character development in drama Use of prologues Development of tragedy Chorus innovation |
| gptkbp:criticism |
misunderstood artist
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:philosophy Literary criticism Influence on literature Influence on education Influence on film Influence on music Influence on opera Theater arts Influenced feminist literature Still performed today Influence on modern theater Influence on art Studied in literature courses Influence on philosophy Influence on ethics Influence on gender studies Influence on cultural studies Influence on sociology Influence on feminism Influence on politics Influence on anthropology Influence on psychology Influence on religion Influence on dance Adapted into various art forms Influence on mythology Influence on history Influence on tragedy genre Influenced playwrights like Shakespeare Inspired modern adaptations |
| gptkbp:death_year |
406 BC
c. 406 BC |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:moral_ambiguity
the struggle for identity the consequences of war the search for truth the plight of women Gods as flawed characters the gods' indifference |
| gptkbp:depicted_women_as |
strong and independent
agents of their own fate |
| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:Macedonia
gptkb:Pella |
| gptkbp:education |
Studied rhetoric
Studied philosophy |
| gptkbp:examined_consequences_of |
patriarchal society
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| gptkbp:explored_psychological_depth_of |
female characters
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| gptkbp:explores_themes |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:justice gptkb:revenge gptkb:fate gptkb:war love divine intervention morality suffering human nature gender roles love and revenge human emotion |
| gptkbp:family |
Father was a wealthy merchant
Mother was a priestess Father was a wealthy man |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:character_development
Emotional depth Moral ambiguity Social criticism social criticism Mythological themes Strong female characters psychological depth Feminist themes psychological insight Use of monologues Challenging traditional values Innovative use of prologues |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
“ The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves.”
“ Whom the gods wish to destroy, they first make mad.” “ Love is all we have, the only way that each can help the other.” “ The wisest men follow their own direction.” “ There is no greater evil than anarchy.” |
| gptkbp:famous_work |
gptkb:Medea
gptkb:Electra gptkb:Hippolytus gptkb:The_Women_of_Troy gptkb:The_Bacchae |
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:Dionysia
Lenaia |
| gptkbp:focus |
Human suffering
Cultural conflict Love and betrayal Gender roles Power dynamics Divine intervention Existential questions Fate and free will Social injustice War and peace Psychological conflict Identity and self-discovery Morality and ethics Nature of evil Role of women Revenge and justice |
| gptkbp:had_style_characterized_by |
realism
emotional intensity complex characters unconventional plots |
| gptkbp:had_works_performed |
during his lifetime
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| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
gptkb:Shakespeare
gptkb:Seneca gptkb:Racine gptkb:Goethe gptkb:Aristotle feminist literature |
| gptkbp:has_influenced |
Playwrights throughout history
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| gptkbp:highlighted_struggles_of |
women in society
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Euripides
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:drama
gptkb:tragedy Western literature |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
gptkb:tragedy
Western literature modern drama |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:scholars
gptkb:Actor gptkb:playwright Western literature Modern drama modern drama European theatre psychological drama theatre directors 20th-century playwrights |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Sophocles
gptkb:Aeschylus |
| gptkbp:influenced_later_writers_by |
depicting women's perspectives
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| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:scholars
gptkb:philosopher gptkb:Actor gptkb:playwright gptkb:poet modern adaptations Philosophical thought feminist interpretations theater directors |
| gptkbp:introduced |
Strong female characters
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| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
gptkb:Historical_studies
Cultural studies Literary criticism Theatrical performances Literary analysis Philosophical discussions Performance studies Cultural representations Theatrical adaptations Scholarly research Artistic interpretations Cinematic adaptations Dramatic studies |
| gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for |
his dramatic techniques
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| gptkbp:is_active_in |
gptkb:Classical_Athens
5th century BC the 5th century BC |
| gptkbp:is_adept_at |
gptkb:character_development
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| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
Theatrical innovation
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Theater festivals
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| gptkbp:is_challenged_by |
traditional values
Traditional values the status quo of his time |
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
Academic discussions
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| gptkbp:is_considered |
a voice for the marginalized
a precursor to modern drama one of the three great tragedians |
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
Master of tragedy
one of the three great tragedians major ancient Greek tragedian |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
gptkb:Aristophanes
his portrayal of women |
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:revenge suffering Psychological themes the nature of love human emotion |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
the development of tragedy
The development of drama |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:tragedy
Complex characters social criticism strong female characters mythological themes psychological depth the use of monologues Innovative plot structures emotional depth in characters the use of dramatic irony Subverting traditional narratives his tragic endings the use of deus ex machina the use of prologues |
| gptkbp:is_noted_for |
his unique dialogue style
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| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
the city of Athens
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| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
gptkb:Shakespeare
gptkb:Molière gptkb:Tennessee_Williams gptkb:Henrik_Ibsen |
| gptkbp:is_often_featured_in |
strong female protagonists
conflicted female characters |
| gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in |
academic papers
cultural studies historical analyses literary critiques Cultural critiques |
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
gptkb:theater_festivals
academic settings international festivals community theaters professional theaters irony in his plays |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
His unique style
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| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:opera modern literature Modern literature modern theater |
| gptkbp:is_regarded_as |
a revolutionary playwright
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| gptkbp:is_remembered_for |
Social commentary
his critique of society his exploration of human emotions his exploration of human psychology his innovative storytelling his innovative approach to drama |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:Sophocles
gptkb:Aeschylus literature courses Literature courses his critique of society his innovative narrative techniques his exploration of human emotions his contributions to drama |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
Western literature
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| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:Medea
gptkb:The_Electra gptkb:Electra gptkb:Hippolytus gptkb:The_Women_of_Troy gptkb:The_Andromache gptkb:The_Heracleidae gptkb:The_Madness_of_Heracles gptkb:The_Rhesus gptkb:The_Cyclops gptkb:The_Orestes gptkb:The_Suppliants gptkb:The_Phoenician_Women gptkb:The_Bacchae Complex characters social commentary strong female characters Tragedies psychological depth Psychological depth character-driven plots Innovative character development Challenging traditional values The Helen The Iphigenia in Aulis The Iphigenia in Tauris The Helen of Troy tragedy and comedy blend |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Ancient_Greek
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influential in literature
adaptations of his works Modern interpretations Adaptations of his works Critiqued societal norms Influence on modern drama Influence on later playwrights influence on existentialism Influenced modern drama influence on feminist literature influence on contemporary theater influence on psychological drama Considered one of the three great tragedians Explored themes of love and revenge Introduced the use of monologues Pioneered the use of prologues Euripidean scholarship critical studies of his themes influence on modern tragedy performances of his plays translations of his texts |
| gptkbp:lived_during |
gptkb:Athens
gptkb:Classical_Athens |
| gptkbp:lives_in |
gptkb:Athens
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| gptkbp:mentor |
gptkb:Sophocles
gptkb:Aeschylus |
| gptkbp:music_style |
gptkb:tragedy
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| gptkbp:mythology |
explore women's issues
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| gptkbp:nationality |
Greek
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| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Medea
gptkb:Electra gptkb:Hippolytus gptkb:The_Trojan_Women gptkb:The_Women_of_Troy gptkb:The_Bacchae |
| gptkbp:notable_works |
gptkb:Medea
gptkb:Electra gptkb:Hippolytus gptkb:The_Suppliants gptkb:The_Bacchae |
| gptkbp:number_of_games |
18 complete plays survive
Approximately 92 |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:playwright
gptkb:poet |
| gptkbp:often_includes |
philosophical themes
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| gptkbp:often_portrayed |
the plight of women in war
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Theatre_of_Dionysus
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| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Pella
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| gptkbp:portrayed_in |
strong female characters
gods and mortals |
| gptkbp:portrayed_women_as |
victims of circumstance
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| gptkbp:posthumous_recognition |
Influence on playwrights like Ibsen
Influence on playwrights like Racine Influence on playwrights like Shakespeare Influence on playwrights like Strindberg |
| gptkbp:received |
mixed reviews
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| gptkbp:style |
Tragicomedy
Psychological realism Complex characters Social criticism complex characters psychological realism |
| gptkbp:theater |
gptkb:Theater_of_Dionysus
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| gptkbp:theatrical_competitions |
Participated in many festivals
Won first prize at the City Dionysia |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:fate
gender roles passion |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
Many languages
many languages |
| gptkbp:used_chorus_to |
express emotions
provide background information comment on the action |
| gptkbp:uses |
gptkb:choir
irony Realism in dialogue Chorus effectively |
| gptkbp:viewed_women_as |
complex characters
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| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
gptkb:Sophocles
gptkb:Aeschylus the social issues of his time |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
Emotional depth
subverting traditional gender roles his critical stance on religion his critical view of war |
| gptkbp:won |
gptkb:The_City_Dionysia_festival
first prize at the City Dionysia first prize at City Dionysia second prize at the City Dionysia third prize at the City Dionysia |
| gptkbp:won_award |
gptkb:City_Dionysia
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| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:The_Women_of_Trachis
gptkb:Medea gptkb:The_Cretans gptkb:The_Electra gptkb:Phoenician_Women gptkb:Electra gptkb:Hippolytus gptkb:Orestes gptkb:The_Trojan_Women gptkb:The_Women_of_Troy gptkb:The_Andromache gptkb:The_Children_of_Heracles gptkb:The_Heracleidae gptkb:The_Madness_of_Heracles gptkb:The_Rhesus gptkb:Iphigenia_in_Tauris gptkb:Andromache gptkb:Iphigenia_in_Aulis gptkb:The_Cyclops gptkb:Helen gptkb:The_Orestes gptkb:The_Suppliants gptkb:The_Hypsipyle gptkb:The_Phoenician_Women gptkb:The_Bacchae tragedies Rhesus The Helen The Iphigenia in Aulis The Iphigenia in Tauris The Archelaus |
| gptkbp:wrote_plays_such_as |
gptkb:Medea
gptkb:Hippolytus gptkb:The_Bacchae |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:theater
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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