Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Looking back at their story, one can wonder whether it was a curse that haunted them or their fate depended solely on their actions. Does this book contain inappropriate content? Please try again. They succeed in killing Clytemnestra and her lover Aegisthus, but thereby Orestes incurs the wrath of the Furies or Erinyes, infernal goddesses of vengeance. Something went wrong. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. His epitaph boasts only that he fought bravely for Athens at the Battle of Marathin. The third play, The Furies, is details the pursuit of Orestes by the Furies, as Orestes travels to Athens, with the aid of the gods Apollo and Hermes, to stand trial for his murder of Clytemnestra by the goddess Athena and twelve other judges. They concern a curse on the house of Atreus, the father of Agamemnon, which had been imposed for a series of horrors including murder, betrayal and cannibalism. The House of Atreus: Being The Agamemnon, Libation-bearers and Furies of Aeschylus by Aeschylus, Edmund Doidge Anderson Morshead. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. His first act of ingratitude was to take these divine foods and feed them to his mortal friends. The founder of the dynasty was Tantalus, king of Sipylus, on the border between Phrygia and Lydia in Asia Minor, son of Zeus and Pluto (no relation to the god of the Underworld! Two new questions emerge. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The Chorus cannot understand that she means that Clytemnestra, a woman, will be Agamemnon’s murderer. Orestes was the son of Agamemnon who ultimately brought an end to the curse upon the House of Atreus. Tantalus, King of Lydia. The House of Atreus is named for the father of Agamemnon and Menelaus, famous figures from the stories of the Trojan War, but the family line is normally traced back to Tantalus, and then on through a further four generations, until the time of Orestes, a son of Agamemnon. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? Thus this story of murder and mayhem ends on an upbeat note. It is by far the most interesting story, a soap opera for its time that kept the ancient Greeks interested. Great! The House of Atreus was a royal family descending from Zeus. Agamemnon is in a warm bath, falls asleep, and Clytemnestra slits his wrists 2. The Feast of Tantalus - Jean-Hugues Taraval (1729-1785) - PD-art-100, Thyestes and Aerope - About “Agamemnon (Lines 1-45)” The play opens with a monologue by a Watchman, charged with awaiting a beacon that will signal the fall of Troy. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. As Chad Turner stated, Aegisthus hated his cousin Agamemnon because Egg’s (Thyestes) dad and Aggie’s (Atreus) dad used to fight over the crown of Mycenae. Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2020. Please try again. The Oresteia is a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus in the 5th century BC, concerning the murder of Agamemnon by Clytemnestra, the murder of Clytemnestra by Orestes, the trial of Orestes, the end of the curse on the House of Atreus and the pacification of the Erinyes. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. He was married to Aerope but she committed adultery with Thyestes. Aeschylus' cycle of tragedies, consisting of the plays Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers (The Choephore) and The Furies (The Eumenides), is the only surviving trilogy from Ancient Greece. However, I enjoyed reading it. The House of Atreus; Being the Agamemnon, the Libation bearers, and the Furies. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Eurystheus had meant for their stewardship to be temporary, but it became permanent after his death in battle. Agamemnon is the first play in The Oresteia, Aeschylus’ trilogy of tragedies which portray a set of revenges, each leading to the next in a vicious cycle, in the House of Atreus (the family and descendants of Atreus, Agamemnon ’s father). They concern a curse on the house of Atreus, the father of Agamemnon, which had been imposed for a series of horrors including murder, betrayal and cannibalism. Aeschylus' cycle of tragedies, consisting of the plays Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers (The Choephore) and The Furies (The Eumenides), is the only surviving trilogy from Ancient Greece. My mother is going to be taking an adult education “Great Books” class which she is rather nervous about, so I encouraged her by agreeing to read the books with her. The family tree of Pelops, displayed his descendants, such as Agamemnon, Menelaus and Orestes. This is the second book, after THE TRIAL AND DEATH OF SOCRATES. This dynasty traces its ancestry all the way back to Tantalus, a king of Lydia. Agamemnon The House of Atreus Agamemnon's Great Grandfather's generation: Tantalus . Had his only son, Pelops, killed and served him to the gods. The story later changes subtly, and becomes a new incarnation of the twisted vengeance and justice of the House of Atreus. Atreus sent Agamemnon and Menelaus to Delphi, where they found their uncle Thyestes hiding out and brought him home to Mycenae. Published by Good Press. But maybe I missed something. I know the story of the House of Atreus, how the curse originally began and carried through the generations. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. The events of Strauss’s opera Elektra begin after Agamemnon’s murder, when Clytemnestra and Aegisthus have occupied the throne for some years. They took refuge in Mycenae, where they ascended to the throne in the absence of King Eurystheus, who was fighting the Heracleidae. The House of Atreus; Being the Agamemnon, the Libation bearers, and the Furies Language: English: LoC Class: PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature: Subject: Agamemnon, King of Mycenae (Mythological character) -- Drama Subject: Orestes, King of Argos (Mythological character) -- Drama Category: Text: EBook-No. What was the evil deed Tantalus committed? I can't comment about the condition of the book. According to … Agamemnon has a duty as father, but he has a higher duty as king. In the second play, The Libation Bearers, Agamemnon's children, Orestes and Electra, reunite to seek revenge on Clytemnestra. Chorus expounds on He was the father of Agamemnon and Menelaus, collectively known as the "Atreides" or sons of Atreus. Atreus (Menelaus and Agamemnon's father) and Thyestes are brothers. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Publication date 1901 Publisher Macmillan Collection americana Digitizing sponsor Google Book from the collections of Harvard University Language English. According to Hesiod and Aeschylus, Agamemnon and Menelaüs were the sons of Pleisthenes, instead of the sons of Atreus; therefore Atreus was a grandfather of Agamemnon and Menelaüs. She enters the house to go to her doom. Who brought all the misfortunes on the House of Atreus? Tantalus is most notorious for killing his son, Pelops, and serving him as a stew to the gods, just so that he could test their … In his absence, Agamemnon’s wife, Clytemnestra, would take a lover, Aegisthus, the man who had killed Atreus, and when Agamemnon returned home from Troy, the Mycenaean king was killed by his wife and her lover. Their first unfortunate ancestor was Tantalus, a King in Lydia. Below is an alternative family tree to Atreus’ family. Thyestes and Atreus, father of Agamemnon. A WATCHMAN A HERALD CHORUS AGAMEMNON AEGISTHUS CLYTEMNESTRA CASSANDRA. The tragedies are great and I recommend reading them aloud where you get a better sense of characterization and dialog. Agamemnon takes a bath, and when he walks out, Clytemnestra throws a net over him (net of lies), pulls him, stabs him twice, and decapitates him with a battleax. Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2014. Several of his daughters were married into Perseus’ family, so see also the House of Perseus. They ruled Mycenae and Sparta at the height of their power. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. But the patriarchy here seems a bit much. These collaborators have produced a tour de force, by far the best verse translation of this wonder filled work! The myth of the House of Atreus is the ultimate family tragedy that has deep roots in the previous generations, starting with the crime of Tantalus, Atreus’ grandfather and setting in train a vicious circle of ancestral crimes and revenge, till goddess Athena gave an end. Agamemnon, Atreus ’s son, is the next generation of sorrow. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? The House of Atreus, Part 4 When last we left our heroes , they were heading off to beat those women-snatching Trojans into a good ol’ foreign pulp. Atreus and his twin brother Thyestes were exiled by their father for murdering their half-brother Chrysippus in their desire for the throne of Olympia. Aside from having his wife, Helen, abducted by Paris, Menelaus’ life was relatively free from issue, especially compared with that of his brother Agamemnon. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Agamemnon and his brother Menelaus were members of the ill-fated house of Atreus. Cassandra was not only a princess, but also a seer, having been endowed with … This trilogy of ancient Greek plays is an epic of murder and vengeance, exploring weighty themes such as the nature of justice. The House of Atreus's family members committed unspeakable crimes. ( Public Domain ) Agamemnon sailed home victorious and brought the Trojan princess Cassandra with him. ... Why had Agamemnon killed his daughter Iphigenia? A priestess of Apollo, she appears practically possessed as her speech goes on. ( Public domain ) Agamemnon Was Born Into the House of Atreus . Yup, Helen had escaped, and because she was the only woman for Menelaus, the entire nation of Greeks (newly formed) were going after her. The House of Atreus family tree. In front of the Palace stand statues of the gods, and altars prepared for sacrifices. AGAMEMNON DRAMATIS PERSONAE. According to Greek mythology, Atreus was the father of Agamemnon and Menelaus, the leaders of the Greek army during the Trojan War. The grandfather of Atreus was Tantalus, a son of Zeus who had the good fortune to banquet with the gods, dining on nectar and ambrosia. First, the properly political comes into play here for the first time. Are they being sarcastic when they claim fathers are kin but not mothers, because fathers can beget children without mothers and point to Zeus and Athena as evidence? 1. His younger brother Menelaus married Helen, the daughter of Tyndareus, and took over the kingdom of Sparta from his father-in-law. Whoo boy. Agamemnon belonged to the House of Atreus, which was named after his father. Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2014. Agamemnon Was Born Into the House of Atreus Agamemnon belonged to the House of Atreus, which was named after his father. See the House of Atreus, for the full tales of this family. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2013. They ruled Mycenae and Sparta at the height of their power. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Agamemnon married Helen's sister after killing her first husband, Tantalus, son of Thyestes, along with their infant son (Euripides Iphigenia at Aulis 1148–1152). (Aeschylus, Agamemnon 229-31) The winds became favorable and the Greeks sailed to Troy. You will find that Pelops was a great-grandfather of the hero Heracles (Hercules). This is a great and the only trilogy for those interested in Greek Theatre - particularly if you're interested in the story of Agamemnon and his family. Tantalus acts for no reason at all, Pelops out of ambition, Atreus and Thyestes out of wrath; each is entirely united with his crime, none has cause to ask why it falls into his hands. Please try again. The House of Atreus was a royal family descending from Zeus. Aeschylus is one of them. The Scene is the Palace of Atreus at Mycenae. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format. Stasimon IV 1355-1368. As I dipped my toe into this book, I too started to get a bit nervous. This split between the actor and the act is unprecedented in the story so far. Agamemnon would lead the Achaean forces against Troy when Helen was abducted, but for favourable winds for the fleet, Agamemnon would sacrifice his daughter, Iphigenia. ), daughter of either Cronos or Tmolus: Agamemnon is thus only four generations away from the king of gods and men. past (Curse of the House of Atreus) and future (the vengeance of Orestes). The family is cursed because an ancestor, Tantalus, a son of Zeus who often visited Olympus, mysteriously decided to kill, cook, and serve his son Pelops to the Olympians. Aeschylus' cycle of tragedies, consisting of the plays Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers (The Choephore) and The Furies (The Eumenides), is the only surviving trilogy from Ancient Greece. The first play, Agamemnon, is about the murder of returned Trojan War hero Agamemnon, son of Atreus and his concubine Cassandra, by Agamamnon's wife Clytemnestra. After 10 years of fighting, they razed Troy to the ground and stole Helen back. Agamemnon and His Children. Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2014. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. until his death, winning thirteen first-place crowns in that period. Nosadella (1530–1571) - PD-art-100, Aegisthus Discovers the Body of Clytemnestra Killed by Orestes - Charles-Auguste Van den Berghe (1798-1853) - PD-art-100, The children of Atreus, by Aerope, are two of the most famous male figures in Greek mythology, for. With Agamemnon a new space opens up between the actor and his action. Euripides wrote of the House of Atreus, which includes Atreus’s son, Agamemnon, his family (Clytemnestra, Iphigenia, Orestes, and Electra), and his brother, Menelaus. Euripides wrote of the House of Atreus, which includes Atreus’s son, Agamemnon, his family (Clytemnestra, Iphigenia, Orestes, and Electra), and his brother, Menelaus. The trilogy—consisting of Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Eumenides —also shows how the Greek gods interacted … The House of Atreus (Original, Play, Broadway) opened in New York City Dec 17, 1968 and played through Jan 5, 1969. Aeschylus was Greece's leading playwright between his first victory at the festival Dionysus in 0484 B.C.E. Thyestes sleeps with his brother, Atreus’, wife, Aerope. I enjoyed this a lot. They concern a curse on the house of Atreus, the father of Agamemnon, which had been imposed for a series of horrors including murder, betrayal and cannibalism. The Oresteia, the only surviving Attic tragic trilogy, dramatizes the working out of the curse on the house of Atreus from Agamemnon’s homecoming from Troy and his murder by his wife, Clytemnestra, through her subsequent death at the hands of her son, Orestes, and the consequences for human justice and cosmic order. The second was to steal the golden hound of Zeus and lie about it. The Furies are, well, furious with this decision, but Athena is eventually able to appease them, and they gradually change their nature, becoming the Euminides, "The Kindly Ones." Please try your request again later. This is more than a conflic… He was the son of Zeus and was honored by the gods beyond all other mortals. Agamemnon begins with a Watchman on duty on the roof of the palace at Argos, waiting for a signal announcing the fall of Troy to the Greek armies. "Tomb Of Atreus" He was a descendant of Tantalus, and thus was subject to the Curse of the House of Atreus (named after him). His first act of ingratitude was to take these divine foods and feed them to his mortal friends. The second was to steal the golden hound of Zeus and lie about it. Unable to add item to List. Atreus’ son Agamemnon became ruler of Mycenae. In Greek mythology, Atreus (Ancient Greek: Ἀτρεύς) was a king of Mycenae, the son of Pelops and Hippodamia, and the father of Agamemnon and Menelaus.Collectively, his descendants are known as Atreidai or Atreidae.. Atreus and his twin brother Thyestes were exiled by their father for murdering their half-brother Chrysippus in their desire for the throne of Olympia. Atreus and Thyestes. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. Well known members of the family are Agamemnon and Pelops. The House of Atreus begins with Tantalus. The House of Atreus; Being the Agamemnon, the Libation bearers, and the Furies Language: English: LoC Class: PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature: Subject: Agamemnon, King of Mycenae (Mythological character) -- Drama Subject: Orestes, King of Argos (Mythological character) -- Drama Category: Text: EBook-No. The events of Strauss’s opera Elektra begin after Agamemnon’s murder, when Clytemnestra and Aegisthus have occupied the throne for some years. Homer first mentions Agamemnon’s tragedy in the Odyssey, and in this first version Agamemnon is killed by his wife’s lover Aegisthus. The family is cursed because an ancestor, Tantalus, a son of Zeus who often visited Olympus, mysteriously decided to kill, cook, and serve his son Pelops to the Olympians. Well known members of the family are Agamemnon and Pelops. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Realising what happened, Aegisthus confronted Pelopia, and she took the sword and killed herself out … – Chrysothemis is but a minor figure within the fifth generation of the House of Atreus, for though sister to Orestes and Electra she did not blame their mother for the murder of Agamemnon. The House of Atreus (Original, Play, Broadway) opened in New York City Dec 17, 1968 and played through Jan 5, 1969. I have always had a fondness for Aeschylus and, as a writer often refer back to the Greek tragedies. The House is fated to fall with the death of Agamemnon.” 4. Tantalus was a son of Zeus who enjoyed cordial relations with the gods until he decided to slay his son Pelops and feed him to the gods as a test of their omniscience. Tantalus is most notorious for killing his son, Pelops, and serving him as a stew to the gods, just so that he could test their omniscience. Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2013. Most of the gods, as they sat down to dinner with Tantalus, immediately understood what had happened, and, because they knew the nature of the meat they were served, were appalled and did not partake. Name two of the members of the House of Atreus? According to Homer, Agamemnon (Ἀγαμέμνων) and his brother Menelaüs (Menalaus) were the sons of Atreus and Aerope, the daughter of Catreus of Crete. Ancient Greek poetic tragedy chock full of references to Greek history/legend/mythology. I purchased this book for a theatre class. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2015, Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2014, Great Trilogy for those interested in Greek Theatre, Reviewed in Australia on December 1, 2014. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. But Demeter, who was distracted due to the abduction by Hades of her daughter Persephone, obliviously ate … Orestes is ultimately acquitted, having redeemed his lineage from the family curse. I like it. Meanwhile, Aegisthus and his bodyguards kill Agamemnon… Since it was online. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. In each succeeding generation, the House of Atreus was plagued by corruption, curses, betrayal, and the most heinous crime of … The myth of the House of Atreus is the ultimate family tragedy that has deep roots in the previous generations, starting with the crime of Tantalus, Atreus’ grandfather and setting in train a vicious circle of ancestral crimes and revenge, till goddess Athena gave an end. Atreus ordered Aegisthus to unknowingly slaughter his own father, but when he raised the sword, Thyestes recognised it as the one he left with Pelopia. For though he was also cursed when he killed his mother, Clytemnestra, and pursued by the Furies, Orestes, with the assistance of Apollo and Artemis, would face a trial, where he was absolved of all blame. First, note that Tantalus (Menelaus and Agamemnon's great grandfather) is the son of Zeus and the mortal nymph Plouto, so the origin of tragedy is, as in the Iliad and Odyssey, divine. A beacon flashes, and he joyfully runs to tell the news to Queen Clytemnestra. "The House of Atreus; Being the Agamemnon, the Libation bearers, and the Furies" by Aeschylus (translated by E. D. A. Morshead). The two sons of Atreus were known as the Atreides. This dynasty traces its ancestry all the way back to Tantalus, a king of Lydia. Agamemnon and Menelaus. --This text refers to an alternate. The grandfather of Atreus was Tantalus, a son of Zeus who had the good fortune to banquet with the gods, dining on nectar and ambrosia. There was a problem loading your book clubs. 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