Euripedes was another prolific playwright who is believed to have written 90
plays, 18 of which have survived, including Medea, Hercules and The
Trojan Women. He was often criticized for the way he questioned traditional
values on stage. Euripedes also explored the psychological motivations of his
characters actions which had not been explored by other authors. His plays were
used as pattern for other authors for many years after his death.