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''Epidicus'' is an ancient Roman play written by T. Maccius Plautus. It is said to be one of Plautus's favorite works. Epidicus is the name of the main character, who is a slave. The plot takes many turns as Epidicus tries to please his master's son, Stratippocles. The main plot was based upon a Greek play, however the story line was changed in order to prevent a brother from marrying his half-sister. This change was made because Romans considered this incest, which deeply disturbed them; the Greeks, however, were not bothered by this. == Characters == *Periphanes – an aged Athenian who has a son in wedlock, Stratippocles. Had a relationship with a Theban woman, Philippa and had an illegitimate daughter, Telestis, who lives with her mother in Thebes. *Stratippocles – son of Periphanes, is summoned to war in Thebes between the Athenians and Thebans. Has his slave, Epidicus, purchase a slave girl, Acropolistis, before he leaves for war. Once in Thebes, falls in love with another girl, Telestis, whom he purchases on borrowed money. *Philippa – formerly seduced by Periphanes. A woman of Thebes who has an illegitimate daughter, Telestis. *Epidicus – slave to Periphanes. *Telestis – illegitimate daughter of Periphanes and Philippa. *Acropolistis – first girl that Stratippocles falls in love with; plays as if she is Periphanes' daughter 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Epidicus」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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