Sophocles's tragedy "Ajax" depicts the downfall of the hero Ajax after he is humiliated by the Achaeans. It is notable for its exploration of honor, madness, and the consequences of pride in ancient Greek society.
Sources for Sophocles — Ajax
Sophocles — Ajax in First Plays
Held in the First Plays chamber of the Babel Nexus Index.
- Aeschylus — The Persians (−472)
- Aeschylus — The Suppliants (−463)
- Aeschylus — Seven Against Thebes (−467)
- Sophocles — Antigone (−441)
- Euripides — Alcestis (−438)
- Euripides — Cyclops (−408)
- Aristophanes — The Acharnians (−425)
- Terence — Andria (−166)
- Terence — Phormio (−161)
- Kalidasa — Śakuntalā (Sacontala or the Fatal Ring) (400)
- Zeami Motokiyo — Noh Plays (1400)