Status Updates From Euripides I: Alcestis, Mede...

“When a man becomes dissatisfied with married life, he goes outdoors and finds relief for his frustrations. But we are bound to love one partner and look no further. They say we live sheltered lives in the home, free from danger, while they wield their spears in battle—what fools they are! I would rather face the enemy three times over than bear a child once.”

UGH MEDEA!! Who does it better than the Greeks??

One interesting takeaway point from 'Heracles' for a health professional like me, is not to neglect your home and family in the service of wider society...

Expected this to be stiff, inaccessible or hard to enjoy.

Its extremely psychologically and emotionally poignant and almost feminist in it's retelling of myths!