Endimion

Roles

• Sir
• Tophas
• Epiton
• Dares
• Samias

About this piece

Sir Tophas confides in his servant Epiton that he is in love with Dipsas

Summary

The story of Endimion focuses primarily on Endimion's love for the Moon goddess, Cynthia. After he confides with his friend Euminides about his feelings, Endimion's former lover, Tellus, in jealousy, hires a witch called Dipsas to enchant Endimion into a deep sleep from which he can't be awakened. Eventually Euminides, who is turn is in love with Semele, learns that the only way to awaken Endimion is by having Cynthia kiss him. She does and wakes Endimion. The play ends with all the characters marrying their love interest except for Endimion who can't marry Cynthia since she is a goddess. The scene below concerns a funny subplot of the story, that is Sir Tophas' foolish love for Dipsas, the enchantress. He confides on his servant Epiton and later pages Dares and Samias, only to be made fun of.

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