The play "Βάκχες" (Bacchae) is a tragedy written by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. It explores themes of divine retribution, the conflict between reason and emotion, and the power of nature. The story centers around Dionysus, the god of wine and ecstasy, who seeks to establish his worship in Thebes and punish those who deny his divinity. The main character, Pentheus, the king of Thebes, represents rationality and order. He opposes the wild celebrations of Dionysus and attempts to suppress the Bacchae, the female followers of the god. The play culminates in a tragic confrontation, highlighting the consequences of ignoring the divine and the chaos that ensues when human authority clashes with divine will.