1000 Classical Characters Briefly Described

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Phaedra

A daughter of Minos and Pasiphae, who married Theseus. She became the mother of Acamas and Demophoon. She brought an unjust accusation against Hippolytus (a son of Theseus before she married him), who was killed by the horses in his chariot taking fright, causing him to be thrown under the wheels and crushed to death. On hearing this Phaedra acknowledged the falseness of the charge she had brought against Hippolytus, and hanged herself in despair.

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