Phaedra, a character from Greek mythology, is the wife of Theseus and the daughter of King Minos and Pasiphaë. Her tragic story revolves around forbidden desire and deceit. Phaedra falls in love with her stepson, Hippolytus, after being cursed by Aphrodite. When Hippolytus rejects her advances, Phaedra falsely accuses him of trying to seduce her. Theseus, believing her, curses Hippolytus, leading to his death. Overcome with guilt and shame, Phaedra ultimately takes her own life. Her story explores themes of passion, betrayal, and the destructive power of lies.