Phaedra

[ fee-druh, fed-ruh ]

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noun

Classical Mythology.

the wife of Theseus who fell in love with Hippolytus, her stepson, and eventually hanged herself after causing his death.

Phaedra

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noun

Greek myth the wife of Theseus, who falsely accused her stepson Hippolytus of raping her and then hanged herself because he spurned her amorous advances

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But former Bravo housewife and “Married to Medicine” star Phaedra Parks’ stellar gameplay and the way she relished being a secret villain was a delicious surprise — a never-ending moment and a Beyonce-style mood rolled into one flawlessly polished package.

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Other “DWTS” competitors include “The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s” Phaedra Parks and Delvey’s soon-to-be dance partner Ezra Sosa.

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In the role of Scandalized Reality TV Star — last held by Season 32’s Ariana Madix — is Phaedra Parks, who recently rejoined “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” after a six-year hiatus.

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Also on the dancefloor will be Oscar nominee Eric Roberts and Real Housewives of Atlanta star Phaedra Parks.

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May God be pleased with her works and may peace, understanding and unspeakable joy be yours always,” Phaedra Parks wrote.

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