Who Murdered Agamemnon

Clytemnestra, in Greek legend, a daughter of Leda and Tyndareus and wife of Agamemnon, commander of the Greek forces in the Trojan War. She took Aegisthus as her lover while Agamemnon was away at war. Upon his return, Clytemnestra and Aegisthus murdered Agamemnon.

What is the plot of the tragedy Agamemnon?

Agamemnon – the first play in Aeschylus’ trilogy, Oresteia – tells the story of the bloody curse on the House of Atreus. In this tragedy, Agamemnon is just returning from victory in the Trojan War; however, Clytemnestra is still none too pleased, since he killed their daughter to secure safe passage in the first place.

Who kills Agamemnon and Cassandra?

In Greek mythology King Agamemnon of Mycenae, leader of the Greeks in the Trojan War, returns home victorious after the War, having captured the Trojan princess Cassandra to be his slave. However, Agamemnon is no sooner home than his wife, Queen Clytemnestra, murders both Agamemnon and Cassandra.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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