The Trachiniae

"The Trachiniae (also known as The Women of Trachis) by Sophocles is a tragic drama that centers on Deianeira, the devoted wife of the hero Heracles. Living in anxious uncertainty during her husband's long absence, Deianeira struggles with loneliness and fear for his safety. When Heracles finally returns, he brings with him Iole, a young woman captured in war, whom he intends to keep as a concubin...