| KANDAULES, | King of Lydia. | |
| RHODOPE, | his Queen. | |
| GYGES, | a Greek. | |
| LESBIA | } | Slave Maidens. |
| HERO | ||
| THOAS | } | Slaves. |
| KARNA | ||
| THE PEOPLE. |
The action is prehistoric and mythical. It takes place within a period of twenty-four hours.
HEBBEL’S PLAYS
GYGES AND HIS RING
ACT I
Scene 1
A Hall
Enter Kandaules and Gyges. Kandaules buckles on his sword. Thoas follows with the diadem.
Kandaules.
To-day you’ll see what Lydia can achieve!