answersLogoWhite

0

In Greek mythology, Hippolytus is killed when his stepmother, Phaedra, falsely accuses him of attempting to seduce her and prompts his father, Theseus, to curse him. As Hippolytus flees in shame, he is thrown from his chariot and dragged to his death by the horses.

User Avatar

AnswerBot

1y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

When did Hippolytus Lutostansky die?

Hippolytus Lutostansky died in 1915.


When did Hippolytus of Rome die?

Hippolytus of Rome died in 235.


When did Lewis Hippolytus Joseph Tonna die?

Lewis Hippolytus Joseph Tonna died in 1857.


What are Phaedra's main points in his speech in the story Hippolytus?

ThatPhaedra loves Hippolytus and so must starve herself to death and die with her honor (and not act on her love).


What is euripides's hippolytus?

Euripides' play Hippolytus.


When was Hippolytus Lutostansky born?

Hippolytus Lutostansky was born in 1835.


When was Hippolytus of Rome born?

Hippolytus of Rome was born in 170.


Why did Phaedra commit suicide?

The main reason given is that she killed herself, because she had fallen in love with Hippolytus, but he rejected her. She told Theseus (Hippolytus' father) that Hippolytus had raped her, and he gets cursed by Theseus, ultimately dying at his hand. Phaedra then kills herself in grief, not intending him to have been killed. Another version states that she does not kill herself (hence doesn't die in the myth) but instead Hippolytus is killed by Dionysus.


How did Aphrodite kill Hippolytus?

Aegeus wished for his son, Hippolytus, to die when he found out that Phaedra, Aegeus's wife, fell madly in love with Hippolytus. Aegeus assumed that Hippolytus loved her back, but really didn't. Aegeus got angry and sent him away. As he was sailing away, Aphrodite sent a monster from the sea and attacked him. Hippolytus was washed up on the shore, still breathing, and met Theseus there. Theseus then knew the truth, and was very upset and felt guilty. Theseus later died too.


When was Lewis Hippolytus Joseph Tonna born?

Lewis Hippolytus Joseph Tonna was born in 1812.


Did Phaèdra confess to wanting her children out of the way so hippolytus can have the throne?

No; Phaedra wanted Hippolytus to love her, and he rejected her and her revenge was to kill herself and write a letter saying that Hippolytus had raped her.


What proves that hippolytus is a good son to the end?

That Hippolytus forgives his father, although his father Theseus was the cause of his death/exile.