Agamemnon

is represented by disorder and irrationality. The Iliad and Agamemnon are two works of literature that includes numerous examples of the personalities of Apollo and Dionysus. In Book One of the Iliad, a Greek epic poem by Homer, there are many…

educated or be leader, much like the idea that women do not belong in the science and engineering fields. Rather, women in Ancient Greek culture were expected to be perfect, faithful wives, serving their husbands, which is relieved in the way Agamemnon regards Clytemnestra. Similar to this belief, women in 20th Century were expect to stay home and raise the family. Despite the progress women have made throughout the years, the misogyny Ancient Greek culture fostered, found in The Odyssey, can…

appear, but is mentioned in the beginning by Agamemnon as one of the only four people who knows that Iphigenia must be sacrificed to Artemis to get the winds blowing again. He is mentioned again during the argument between Agamemnon and Menelaus, where Agamemnon states that if he doesn’t sacrifice her, Odysseus, who knows the truth, will reveal the truth to the bloodthirsty Greek army, and then kill both him and Menelaus as well as sacrifice Iphigenia. Agamemnon then states that even if he did…

In The Oresteia, act one “Agamemnon” we learn of Agamemnon’s and Clyteamnestra’s marriage. During the act we read of Clyteamnestra’s knowledge that the Trojan war has ended and that her husband is coming home. A herald appears and tells them that Agamemnon will be arriving shortly. While reading the story you assume that Clyteamnestra is excited and ready to see her husband’s return home. Agamemnon arrives home with a Trojan princess named Cassandra. Clyteamnestra…

The world in which The Oresteia takes place is one where light and darkness are just two of many images used to enhance all viewpoints of the society that “Clytaemnestra” “Agamemnon” and “The Libation Bearers” occupy. The evolution is shown throughout the tragedy of The Oresteia, beginning in “Agamemnon”. The first play begins with the watchman noticing a signal fire upon a mountain, which lights up the night sky, therefore, alerting Argos that the Trojan War is finally over. Light and darkness…

Vietti Ms. Hickey, Latin 4-20-18 2nd Hour, Latin II The oresteia and the Athenian legal system The Oresteia, an Ancient Greek manuscript, is a follow up of the book “The Iphigenia” and follows his wife, Queen Clytemnestra’s, murder of Agamemnon after the Trojan war. The story of the Oresteia is a long Greek play made to explain the new Athenian legal system supposedly made by the goddess Athena in the third act of the play. The main idea of the Oresteia is that injustice and…

For example in Book 2, Zeus sent a dream to Agamemnon convincing him that yielding war will result in victory, but that was just a trick. Zeus knew that if Agamemnon fought now, he’ll lose for sure and that is what Zeus hoped for, so he convinced Agamemnon to fight. Even when Achilles prayed to Zeus, Zeus wouldn’t save Patroclus, and he sat and watch Patroclus die. Zeus spared no mercy to the mortals…

Briseis, Achilles’ slave girl. Agamemnon was revenging for what Achilles had done to him. He had asked the Greek army leaders to talk to Agamemnon and convince him to free Chryseis. Agamemnon was very angry because he realized that he was going to lose the girl. Consequently, Achilles was angry with the actions of Agamemnon to the extent that he decided to withdraw his services and the services offered by his troops in the war against the Trojans. Later, Agamemnon offered a bribe to Achilles in…

characterized for his rage and pride. Achilles shows passion along with his emotions. His pride was hurt when Agamemnon took Briseis from him. Achilles is hurt because his timé was taken away from him and his honor was damaged. In book 1 he complains to Agamemnon saying “I never get a prize equal to yours/ I do all the dirty work with my own hands” (1.172-174). After arguing with Agamemnon Achilles withdraws himself to war and this makes him think about war and himself. It is true that Achilles…

created by the gods, is befitting of the Amazon demigod, and it is used to aid her in her battle. Lastly, Achilles exhibits Hubris multiple times throughout the epic poem. The majority of the Iliad shows a conflict between Achilles and Agamemnon after Agamemnon failed to honor him…