Agamemnon

Description of the Greek leader of the Trojan War, 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.

Glossary identification of Agamemnon.

The names of the children of Agamemnon changed over time.

A look at what constituted heroism then and how different it is from today.

In the Oresteia, Aeschylus tells the story of Agamemnon and the results of his action.

In the Warner Bros. movie Troy Briseis killed Agamemnon, but that's not what the ancient tragedies said.

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?"

An English translation of Agamemnon by Aeschylus.

Encyclopedia Mythica article on 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.