Aegisthus

Aegisthus was a cousin of Agamemnon and like him was a member of the cursed House of Atreus. While Agamemnon was away at troy, Aegisthus became the lover of his wife, Clytemnestra. When Agamemnon returned, Aesgithus and/or Clytemnestra killed him. See also:

House of Atreus feature
Oresteia feature

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