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Gyges und sein Ring

by Friedrich Hebbel

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"Gyges und sein Ring" by Friedrich Hebbel is a tragedy written in 1854. At the court of King Kandaules, the Greek Gyges possesses a magical ring that grants invisibility. When Kandaules persuades Gyges to use it to secretly view the veiled Queen Rhodope, the violation triggers devastating consequences. Rhodope demands blood atonement for her dishonor, forcing a deadly choice between the king and his friend. This blank verse drama explores honor, shame, and the irreversible nature of transgression in a tale drawn from ancient Greek mythology.

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