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Agamemnon

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.

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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