Playwright · 480 BC – 406 BC
Euripides
Wrote some ninety plays, reshaping Greek tragedy with realistic characters, strong roles for women, and a questioning spirit, leaving masterpieces such as Medea, The Bacchae and The Trojan Women.
Major Works
- Medea
- The Bacchae
- The Trojan Women
Impact Analysis
Euripides made tragedy more human and more sceptical, giving voice to women, slaves and the defeated, and anticipating the psychological drama of much later ages.
Historical influence score: 79/100
Accomplishments for Euripides are being compiled.