The Women at the Thesmophoria
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:play
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:The_Women_at_the_Thesmophoria_Redux
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| gptkbp:audience |
mixed reactions
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| gptkbp:character_development |
Agathon's character arc
Euripides' character arc |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
well-received in antiquity
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced feminist literature
inspired modern adaptations |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
explores women's rights
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:comedy
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Classical_Athens
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Women at the Thesmophoria
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| gptkbp:influence |
Greek theatre
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Athenian women's roles
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| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Ancient_Greek
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Euripides
gptkb:Agathon |
| gptkbp:music_style |
influenced later comedic works
part of ancient Greek comedy tradition |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
performed at festivals
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" Women are not to be trusted."
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| gptkbp:performance_style |
farce
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| gptkbp:plot |
Euripides' trial by women
conflict between genders men disguising as women |
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
411 BC
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| gptkbp:role |
Chorus of Women
Agathon's lover Euripides' wife |
| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
examined for its historical context
interpreted through feminist lens examined for its character dynamics studied for its narrative structure studied for its comedic elements analyzed for gender studies analyzed for its comedic timing analyzed for its use of satire considered a critique of patriarchy considered a landmark in feminist theatre discussed in classical literature courses discussed in performance studies discussed in the context of Athenian society explored for its social commentary |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Thesmophoria_festival
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
feminine power
male vulnerability |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:satire
gptkb:feminism gender roles |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Aristophanes
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Aristophanes
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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