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Philoctetes

by Sophocles

Philoctetes or Philocthetes, according to Greek mythology, was the son of Poeas, king of Meliboea in Thessaly, and Demonassa or Methone. He was a Greek hero, famed as an archer, and a participant in the Trojan War.

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English

Original Language

Greek

Published In

409 BC

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Sophocles, a towering figure in ancient Greek literature, was a renowned tragedian whose plays continue to captivate audiences today. Born around 497/496 BC in Athens, he lived a long and illustrious...

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