# Cyclops (Play) — WHE Definition Discussion (1-17824) **URL:** \ **Category:** WHE Articles\ **Created:** [January 28, 2019, 8:04am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/cyclops-play-whe-definition-discussion-1-17824/18011 "2019-01-28T08:04:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
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The satyr-play _The Cyclops_ was written by Euripides, one of the great Greek tragedians, in 412 or 408 BCE. Like many of his fellow tragedians, Euripides centers his play on a well-known story from Greek mythology. _The Cyclops_ is based on the principal character from the epic poet Homer's _Odyssey:_ Odysseus. * * * _This is a companion discussion topic for the original definition at [https://www.worldhistory.org/Cyclops\_(Play)/](https://www.worldhistory.org/Cyclops_(Play)/)._ * * * **Join the Conversation** - If you've studied this topic, what would you add for other readers? - What did you think about this definition? - Is there anything you'd change or add? Is there anything you'd like to ask about this definition? Ask away — and if you spot something that should be covered, that's useful to know too. ---
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