Bacchanals

Bacchae, written by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides, explores the myth of King Pentheus of Thebes and his mother Agave as they confront the god Dionysus, who seeks to prove his divinity and punish the city for denying his lineage. This play, notable for its integral chorus and portrayal of Dionysus as a central character, culminates in the tragic demise of Pentheus, who is torn apart by the frenzied women of Thebes. Translated by Henry Hart Milman, this version presents the work as a dramatic poem rather than a traditional play.