‘As Threatening as the Persians: Euripides in Aristophanes’ Thesmophoriazusae’, in C. Carey and M. Edwards (eds) Marathon: 2,500 Years (BICS Supplement 124; London 2013) By Ioanna Karamanou

https://www.academia.edu/386773/_As_Threatening_as_the_Persians_Euripides_in_Aristophanes_Thesmophoriazusae_in_C_Carey_and_M_Edwards_eds_Marathon_2_500_Years_BICS_Supplement_124_London_2013_ The article explores the political implications of Aristophanes' play Thesmophoriazusae, particularly its critique of Euripides and the political context of 411 BC Athens. It examines the play's representation of women and Euripides as enemies and highlights the parallels drawn between them and the Persian threat. The analysis ties the comedic narrative to the serious political landscape of the time, emphasizing themes of gender and political identity. ...