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Agamemnon was the leader of the Greek or Achaean forces in the Trojan War.
Agamemnon
Description of the Greek leader of the Trojan War, Agamemnon.
How Guilty Is Agamemnon?
Even though Agamemnon is a highly accomplished warrior, as a king he often exhibits, contrary to the ideal of kingship: stubbornness, cowardice and at certain times even immaturity.
Agamemnon
Glossary identification of Agamemnon.
Children of Agamemnon
The names of the children of Agamemnon changed over time.
Heroic Behavior
A look at what constituted heroism then and how different it is from today.
Review - Oresteia by Ted Hughes
In the Oresteia, Aeschylus tells the story of Agamemnon and the results of his action.
How Did Agamemnon Die?
In the Warner Bros. movie Troy Briseis killed Agamemnon, but that's not what the ancient tragedies said.
Briseis - Who Was Briseis?
Briseis was a war prize Achilles and Agamemnon both wanted, but other than that the story of the Trojan War told by Homer is very different from the Warner Bros. version of Troy.
Aeschylus' Agamemnon
Andrew Wilson looks at the central problem of Agamemnon by Aeschylus -- guilt. "Was he responsible for what he did and what was done to him?"
Agamemnon
An English translation of Agamemnon by Aeschylus.
Agamemnon
Encyclopedia Mythica article on Agamemnon.
Agamemnon
Page on Agamemnon by Carlos Parada describes his early years, his command against the Trojan Forces, testimony about his death, and his family, including a family tree.

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