Fedra a Hipólito

The act of exchanging secrets, often through written or verbal messages.

Difficulty expressing oneself due to shame or apprehension.

Powerful emotions and desires that dictate actions and decisions, even impacting the powerful.

A love that violates social rules, traditions, or morals.

Love that develops later in life.

A deep, emotional pain that may not be immediately obvious.

The purity and lack of experience in youth, especially in regard to love and relationships.

Love that isn't openly acknowledged or shared.

Acts of infidelity, usually involving sexual relations outside of marriage.

A position put forward by the speaker as a judgment or preference, suggesting Hipólito deserves more consideration than Jupiter.

A change in the speaker's interests, moving from domestic or social activities to a more wild and untamed lifestyle.

The Roman goddess of the hunt, represented by the speaker as a notable figure.

The speaker's delight in hunting or engaging in outdoor activities.

The speaker's family history including their lineage and ancestors.

Strong, abiding love, with a focus on the speaker's affection.

Jupiter's love affair with Europa, a myth the speaker uses as a historical context or analogy.

Mythical creatures whose images were believed to cause madness.

A Latin term for the mystical beings, Dríades and Faunos.

Fedra expresses passionate love for Hippolytus, despite societal expectations.

Hippolytus is described as strong, harsh, and focused on hunting and the gods.

Venus seeks revenge on the Sun god because of his adulterous affair with Mars.

Roman goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and childbirth.

Hipolitus's character is described as hard, harsh, and cruel.

Love between people with strong social limitations.

Céfalo, a person in the forest, is loved by Aurora, the goddess of dawn, despite his marriage.

Atalanta, a skilled hunter, is loved by Meleagro, a noble.

Venus's influence is felt in the story, particularly in matters of love.

Meleagro's love for Atalanta is depicted.

A place (Trecén) ruled by Piteo, that has now become more important for someone.

The hero Neptunio is absent for a considerable length of time.

Teseo's actions have a severe impact on others (e.g., killing, scattering bodies).

Teseo's family members are affected by his actions and struggles, and their relationships are disrupted.

The process and act of establishing a child's right to inherit or claim family lineage in a society, often done through formal acknowledgment by the father.

In ancient societies, parents had the power to decide the fate of their children based on societal norms – whether to raise, expose, or even kill them – and the child's fate was publicly announced.

Love or affection that goes against societal norms or cultural expectations, often due to familial relations.

Secret or covert relationships, often hidden to avoid social disapproval.

Ancient cultures might have had, to varying degrees, less rigid rules on adultery compared to some modern times.

The act of concealing or hiding something.

Actions that show affection in public for others to see.

The connections and relationships between family members; the roles within families, including parent-child and familial bonds.

Fedra's supplication to Hyppolite, pleading for his compassion and forgiveness for her love.

The prevalent power and influence of parents in ruling their children's lives.

The established rules and expectations of society, which influence individuals' conduct and feelings.

Hyppolite's harsh or inflexible nature, which makes Fedra's plea challenging.

Fedra's plea for divine support in her struggle for acceptance and justice.

Fedra's love for Hippolite is taboo; hence "forbidden" from society.

Fedra expresses her devotion through offering her kingdom and resources to Hyppolite.

The potential negative results that can arise from societal rejection of a love that is not accepted.