Prologue

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Scene 3

Scene 4

Scene 5

Amphitryon explains Heracles' paternity, his absence, and Aphitryon's own presence in Thebes. Political crisis of Lycus' invasion. Megara reports boys' anxiety. They are all suppliants at the altar of Zeus

Lycus threatens the family and argues with Amphitryon about Heracles and his weaponry. Megara rebukes Lycus and offers herself to death. They prepare for the death of the whole family. Amphitryon denounces Zeus

Megara and children emerge with Amphitryon. Heracles returns, and enters palace to prepare the ambush for Lycus

Amphitryon lures Lycus inside. His death cries are heard

Iris and Lyssa appear above skene to announce the punishment of Heracles; they leave. Murders heard. Messenger announces murders and intervention of Athena

kommos between Amphitryon and chorus. Fear about Heracles as he awakens. He considers suicide. Theseus arrives and convinces him to live and return with him to Athens.

Parodos

Stasimon 1

Stasimon 2

Stasimon 3

Stasimon 4

Stasimon 5

O poor family of Heracles!

Rememberance of Heracles' heroic exploits. Why isn't he here to save his family?

May I never be rich! Victory song for Heracles, the child of Zeus

Let us dance in victory. The gods do protect the good and just

Lament for children; comparison to other murders of children

Grief over departure of Heracles.