Rhesus

Synopsis

Rhesus is a play written by the ancient greek playwright euripides. The play is set during the trojan war and follows the story of rhesus, a thracian king who allies with the trojans against the greeks. The play begins with the greek warrior odysseus and his companion diomedes sneaking into the trojan camp at night to steal the horses of rhesus. However, they are surprised to find rhesus himself in the camp, and they plot to kill him in order to secure a victory for the greeks. The play explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the futility of war.