Agamemnon

In Greek mythology, Agamemnon was a king of Mycenae. His family life consisted of being the son of King Atreus and Queen Aerope of Mycenae, the brother of Menelaus, the husband of Clytemnestra and the father of Iphigenia, Electra or Laodike, Orestes and Chrysothemis.

Agamemnon was very well known for his role in the Trojan War. He furnished 100 ships and was chosen to be the commander of the Greek forces in their effort against Troy. Agamemnon's fleet was prevented from sailing by bad winds and weather that were sent by the goddess Artemis because Agamemnon had in some way made her upset. To appease the wrath of Artemis, Agamemnon had to sacrifice his own daughter Iphigeneia. After the capture of Troy, Agamemnon returned to Argolis where he was met by Aegisthus. Aegisthus seduced Agamemnon’s wife and killed Agamemnon, his comrades, and Cassandra.

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