Hebbel, Friedrich 1813-1863 creator text utu 2003 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyges_und_sein_Ring Release date is 2003-05-01 Michael Pullen Original publication data not identified Gyges, King of Lydia, -approximately 648 B.C. -- Drama PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4080 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4080 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133121.0 4080