The hero in Sophocles’ Trachiniae

The Trachiriiae has been seen as something of an anomaly among Sophocles' seven extant plays. It is the only play that is not named for its hero, and critics have argued variously that Deianeira, or Heracles, or both Deianeira and Heracles are the heroes of the play. This thesis seeks to establ...

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Main Author: Shigley, Laurie Eileen
Language:English
Published: 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/20589