Ion

Ion is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides, believed to have been first performed around 412 BCE. The play tells the story of Ion, a young man who works as a temple servant at the temple of Apollo in Delphi. Ion is unaware of his true parentage, but as the play unfolds, he discovers that he is actually the son of the god Apollo and a mortal woman named Creusa. The play explores themes of identity, family, and the power of the gods. It also features a number of other characters, including Creusa, who struggles with the revelation that her son is the child of a god, and Xuthus, a man who believes himself to be Ion’s father. The play builds to a dramatic climax as Ion and Apollo confront each other over their relationship and Ion’s place in the world. Ion is considered to be one of Euripides’ lesser-known works, but it is still widely studied and performed today. It is notable for its complex characters, intricate plot, and exploration of themes that are still relevant today.CHORUS The furious Mimas Here blazes in the volley’d and there Another earth-born monster falls beneath The wand of Bacchus wreathed with ivy round, No martial spear. But, as ’tis thine to tend This temple, let me ask thee, is it lawful, Leaving our sandals, its interior parts To visit?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.