Euripides’ play The Bacchae likely upset some conservative Athenians because it
a. portrayed women as central figures.
b. challenged the foundations of democracy.
c. suggested that humans cannot fully master their irrational impulses.
d. insulted Dionysos, to whom the theater festival was dedicated.
Answer: c
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