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Euripides: Heracleidae


  • The Harvard Center for Hellenic Studies 3100 Whitehaven Street Northwest Washington, DC, 20008 United States (map)

Please join this week’s Online Reading of Greek Tragedy with Euripides’ little-known drama, Heracleidae, “The Children of Heracles.” Heracleidae was first performed c. 430 BC. It follows the children of Heracles as they seek protection from Eurystheus. It is the first of two surviving tragedies by Euripides where the children of Heracles are depicted as suppliants. Hosted by Joel Christensen, with special guest Helene Foley. Presented by the Harvard Center for Hellenic Studies, the Kosmos Society, and the Out of Chaos Theatre. Stream this live and archived video HERE.

Earlier Event: November 18
Life in the 18th Century: Taverns
Later Event: November 19
An American Indian Thanksgiving