Phaedra

Phaedra (Greek: Φαίδρα, Phaidra) is a figure in Greek mythology, most famously known from the tragedies of Euripides and Seneca. She was the second wife of Theseus, the king of Athens, and the daughter of King Minos of Crete and Pasiphaë. Phaedra is primarily remembered for her ill-fated love for her stepson Hippolytus, which led to tragic consequences. In some versions of the myth, her love for Hippolytus is unrequited, leading her to falsely accuse him of rape, which results in his death. The story of Phaedra has been a popular subject in Western literature and art, symbolizing themes of forbidden love, passion, and tragedy. The name Phaedra is derived from the Greek word φαίνω (phainō), meaning "to shine" or "to appear." In French, she is known as Phèdre, and in Italian as Fedra. The Hebrew translation for Phaedra is פידרה (Pidra).