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Persae is a Greek tragedy by Aeschylus that tells the story of the Persian Wars. It was first performed in Athens in 472 BC and is one of the oldest extant plays in the Western canon. The play explores themes of pride, hubris, and the consequences of war, and it provides a glimpse into the cultural mindset of ancient Greece.
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