Niobe is a lost tragedy written by the influential Athenian dramatist Aeschylus during the early fifth century BC. The narrative explores the aftermath of a divine punishment inflicted by the deities Artemis and Apollo upon Niobe, the queen of Thebes, following her boastful claims of superiority over their mother, Leto.
The play is noted for its unconventional structure, as it begins after the primary violent events have already occurred. The plot focuses on the emotional aftermath, specifically depicting Niobe sitting in silence beside the graves of her children while her father, Tantalus, discovers the tragedy. Due to the scarcity of surviving fragments, scholars face significant challenges in reconstructing the full scope of the original work.