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gptkb:legend
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:earthquake gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:play gptkb:character |
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:The_Song_of_Achilles gptkb:Troilus_and_Cressida gptkb:Cressida gptkb:Native_American_tribe gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:website gptkb:Hades |
gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:Agamemnon_(opera)
gptkb:film gptkb:The_Oresteia_(film) modern retellings |
gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:ballet
gptkb:theatre gptkb:films gptkb:opera gptkb:video_game gptkb:film musicals graphic novels ballets the myth of Agamemnon |
gptkbp:antagonist |
gptkb:Achilles
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gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Achilles
gptkb:Clytemnestra gptkb:Trojan_Heroes gptkb:Odysseus gptkb:Nestor |
gptkbp:can_lead_to |
gptkb:Greek_forces_in_the_Trojan_War
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gptkbp:character_relationships |
Agamemnon sacrifices Iphigenia.
Clytemnestra is Agamemnon's wife. Clytemnestra kills Agamemnon. Electra is Agamemnon's daughter. Orestes is Agamemnon's son. |
gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Atreus
gptkb:Menelaus |
gptkbp:command_structure |
the Greek forces
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gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:Achaean_army
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gptkbp:commander |
the Greek forces
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gptkbp:consequences |
his decisions
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gptkbp:convicted_of |
gptkb:Clytemnestra
gptkb:Orestes a banquet his palace |
gptkbp:coordinates |
gptkb:Mycenae
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gptkbp:critical_reception |
Studied in literature courses.
Regarded as a classic. |
gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired many adaptations
Referenced in various media. featured in art studied in literature courses analyzed in academic papers performed in festivals Influenced modern storytelling. |
gptkbp:dedication |
gptkb:Artemis
gptkb:Iphigenia |
gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:The_Iliad
art and literature Various artworks a tragic hero various works of art ancient Greek art a victim of fate films and theater a powerful king a flawed leader a tragic king |
gptkbp:descendant |
gptkb:Atreus
gptkb:Pelops |
gptkbp:died_in |
the bath
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gptkbp:events |
gptkb:murder_of_Agamemnon
Orestes' revenge Clytemnestra's betrayal return of Agamemnon from Troy |
gptkbp:explores |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:revenge gptkb:Order |
gptkbp:faced |
moral dilemmas
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gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Pelops
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gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:the_Trojan_War Western literature the gods his tragic fate betrayal and revenge His conflict with Achilles |
gptkbp:father |
gptkb:Atreus
gptkb:Electra gptkb:Orestes gptkb:Iphigenia |
gptkbp:features |
gptkb:Clytemnestra
gptkb:Agamemnon gptkb:Orestes the theme of sacrifice the theme of justice the theme of power |
gptkbp:features_character |
gptkb:Clytemnestra
gptkb:Agamemnon gptkb:Electra gptkb:Orestes |
gptkbp:feud |
gptkb:Achilles
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gptkbp:first_performance |
458 BC
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gptkbp:flora |
gptkb:Achilles
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gptkbp:follows |
gptkb:The_Iliad
gptkb:The_Libation_Bearers |
gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:earthquake
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gptkbp:has_a |
gptkb:motorcycle
gptkb:Hotel |
gptkbp:has_child |
gptkb:Electra
gptkb:Orestes |
gptkbp:has_conflict_with |
gptkb:Achilles
the gods |
gptkbp:has_lore |
gptkb:mythological_figure
Greek literature |
gptkbp:has_role |
gptkb:The_Oresteia
gptkb:The_Iliad |
gptkbp:has_title |
gptkb:King_of_Mycenae
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gptkbp:has_weakness |
pride and ambition
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gptkbp:has_weapon |
gptkb:weapon
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gptkbp:have |
a complex personality
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gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Mycenaean_Greece
gptkb:Trojan_War |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Agamemnon
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gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:mythological_figure
Western literature |
gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:theatre
Western literature |
gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:mythological_figure
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gptkbp:is |
a king of Mycenae
father of Orestes |
gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:award
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:earthquake gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:boxing_match character in ancient literature character in the Aeneid central character character in the works of Homer historical figure in mythology central character in Greek tragedies character in the Odyssey figure in the Trojan War character in the works of Appian character in the works of Euripides character in the works of Hesiod character in the works of Josephus character in the works of Lucian character in the works of Seneca character in the works of Sophocles character in the works of Strabo character in the works of Suetonius character in the works of Virgil character in the Metamorphoses character in the works of Aeschylus character in the works of Apollodorus character in the works of Aristotle character in the works of Cassius Dio character in the works of Cicero character in the works of Diodorus Siculus character in the works of Diogenes of Sinope character in the works of Epicurus character in the works of Galen character in the works of Herodotus character in the works of Hippocrates character in the works of Longinus character in the works of Ovid character in the works of Pausanias character in the works of Philostratus character in the works of Plato character in the works of Pliny the Elder character in the works of Plutarch character in the works of Ptolemy character in the works of Seneca the Younger character in the works of Socrates character in the works of Tacitus character in the works of Thucydides character in the works of Virgil. character in the works of Xenophon character in the works of Zeno of Citium king of Mycenae leader of the Achaeans leader of the Greek forces mortal king |
gptkbp:is_a_figure_in |
gptkb:City
gptkb:Roman_mythology gptkb:Homer's_'_Iliad' gptkb:Homer's_Iliad gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:poet Roman literature cultural studies the mythology of ancient Greece Homeric epics the study of mythology the story of the Trojan War the context of fate and free will the exploration of morality the history of mythology the study of tragedy the history of Greek mythology the story of the House of Atreus Roman adaptations the context of Greek tragedies the myth of the Trojan War the history of Greek tragedies |
gptkbp:is_acharacter_in |
gptkb:Troy_(film)
gptkb:The_Argonautica gptkb:The_Helen_of_Euripides gptkb:The_Metamorphoses_of_Ovid gptkb:the_Iliad gptkb:The_Library_of_Apollodorus gptkb:The_Song_of_Achilles gptkb:The_Aeneid gptkb:The_Trojan_Women gptkb:The_Andromache_of_Euripides gptkb:The_Bacchae_of_Euripides gptkb:The_Cyclops_of_Euripides gptkb:The_Electra_of_Sophocles gptkb:The_Hecuba_of_Euripides gptkb:The_Orestia_of_Aeschylus gptkb:The_Persians_of_Aeschylus gptkb:The_Rage_of_Achilles gptkb:The_Theogony_of_Hesiod gptkb:The_Works_and_Days_of_Hesiod gptkb:The_Fall_of_Troy gptkb:The_Histories_of_Herodotus gptkb:Iliad gptkb:The_Odyssey gptkb:the_Aeneid gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:The_Agamemnon_of_Aeschylus gptkb:The_Epic_Cycle gptkb:the_Oresteia gptkb:The_Silence_of_the_Girls gptkb:The_Eumenides gptkb:The_Libation_Bearers the works of Aeschylus Agamemnon (play) various Greek tragedies the works of Euripides the works of Homer the works of Sophocles the works of Seneca the works of modern adaptations The Iliad of Homer the works of Racine the works of Shakespeare The Orestes of Euripides The Eumenides of Aeschylus The Iphigenia in Aulis of Euripides The Iphigenia in Tauris of Euripides The Libation Bearers of Aeschylus The Phoenician Women of Euripides The Prometheus Bound of Aeschylus The Seven Against Thebes of Aeschylus The Suppliants of Aeschylus The Women of Troy of Euripides |
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
gptkb:church
gptkb:literary_work philosophical discussions literary studies feminist literature his leadership qualities the context of family dynamics the context of Greek heroism |
gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:Achilles
gptkb:the_Iliad gptkb:Odysseus gptkb:hubris gptkb:the_Trojan_War gptkb:Troy gptkb:The_Trojan_War gptkb:the_House_of_Atreus gptkb:earthquake gptkb:Trojan_War gptkb:the_Greek_pantheon gptkb:the_Trojan_Horse gptkb:Agamemnon's_Tomb The Greek army the concept of fate the theme of betrayal the theme of sacrifice the concept of justice the theme of revenge the fall of Troy the theme of justice the consequences of war the theme of family tragedy the theme of fate the Greek mythology the exploration of family dynamics the exploration of human nature the moral dilemmas of leadership the siege of Troy the exploration of sacrifice the themes of honor and betrayal the theme of power struggles the themes of betrayal and revenge the theme of family conflict the exploration of destiny the curse of the Atreides the concept of sacrifice in mythology the ancient Greek literature sacrifice of Iphigenia the exploration of power and control the cultural legacy of Greece |
gptkbp:is_available_in |
digital format
various editions anthologies print format scholarly analyses |
gptkbp:is_challenged_by |
gptkb:Achilles
gptkb:Clytemnestra |
gptkbp:is_character_in |
gptkb:the_Iliad
gptkb:The_Oresteia gptkb:television_series gptkb:church gptkb:theatre gptkb:The_Song_of_Achilles gptkb:animated_television_series gptkb:The_Aeneid gptkb:comic_book gptkb:The_Iliad gptkb:the_Odyssey gptkb:opera gptkb:video_game gptkb:the_Aeneid gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:The_Wrath_of_Achilles gptkb:Sophocles'_plays gptkb:poet gptkb:the_Oresteia gptkb:film gptkb:Aeschylus'_Oresteia gptkb:The_Eumenides gptkb:The_Libation_Bearers The Iliad and The Odyssey musicals graphic novels historical novels various films Homer's works various operas tragedies films and television historical dramas various modern adaptations Shakespearean adaptations animated adaptations various plays Aeschylus' plays modern retellings various novels the works of Euripides the works of Sophocles the works of Seneca Euripides' plays the ' Metamorphoses' by Ovid the ' Theogony' by Hesiod the works of Shakespeare Sophocles' works the ' Choephori' by Aeschylus Aeschylus' ' Oresteia' the study of heroism Agamemnon (play by Aeschylus) |
gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
gptkb:hubris
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gptkbp:is_cited_in |
academic papers
literary critiques |
gptkbp:is_considered_as |
a classic
a foundational text of Western literature one of the greatest tragedies a foundational text of Western drama a classic of ancient Greek literature |
gptkbp:is_described_as |
gptkb:the_Iliad
a tragic hero |
gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
academic studies
various ancient texts modern literature Homer's works various historical texts Homeric epics sociological contexts the context of power dynamics the ' Odyssey' |
gptkbp:is_explored_in |
cultural studies
philosophical discussions sociological studies psychological analyses |
gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:The_Oresteia
gptkb:The_Iliad gptkb:Aeschylus'_Oresteia various adaptations and retellings the ' Aeneid' the play ' Iphigenia in Aulis' |
gptkbp:is_home_to |
ten years
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gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
gptkb:historical_event
earlier Greek tragedies |
gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:the_Trojan_War
the fate of Troy the cycle of revenge the events leading to the fall of Troy the quarrel with Achilles the conflict over Helen the politics of the Achaeans The sacrifice of Iphigenia |
gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:Clytemnestra
gptkb:hubris gptkb:the_Trojan_War his leadership skills his military strategies his arrogance his tragic choices his role in the Trojan War his tragic fate his family its poetic language his tragic downfall its tragic ending the Greek army its exploration of gender roles its exploration of family dynamics its dramatic structure his role in Greek mythology his downfall his historical significance his influence on later literature his hubris his portrayal in art his alliances with other leaders his tragic decisions its commentary on war its exploration of moral dilemmas his conflict with the gods the conflict with Achilles his relationship with his family its impact on tragedy his tragic hero status his quarrel with Achilles his role in the downfall of Troy the war against Troy his conflict with Achilles his legacy in Western culture Conflict with Achilles his leadership in the Greek army sacrificing Iphigenia his betrayal by his wife his impact on Greek literature his pride and arrogance His role in the Greek army |
gptkbp:is_linked_to |
the themes of power and morality
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gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
gptkb:hubris
gptkb:organization philosophical discussions the concept of fate academic discourse |
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
other tragic heroes
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gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
a symbol of fate
a tragic hero art and sculpture a tragic figure theatre productions a complex character a sword literary adaptations classical sculptures a victim of circumstance a victim of fate a powerful ruler a tragic figure in art a tragic hero in literature the context of family tragedy a powerful leader a tragic hero in literature. a powerful king historical retellings a flawed leader a tragic king a tragic figure in drama a tragic leader. other tragic heroes. the context of betrayal. a golden scepter |
gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Aeschylus'_tragedies
gptkb:Sophocles'_tragedies gptkb:the_House_of_Atreus gptkb:mythological_figure Western literary canon the narrative of the Trojan War the Greek heroic tradition the Trojan War narrative the Western canon tragedy genre Euripides' tragedies the Greek tragic tradition the larger narrative of the Trojan War the Greek coalition the tragic trilogy |
gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:Educational_Institution
theater critics |
gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:organization philosophical discussions historical analyses modern literature various literary works academic discussions various historical texts other literary works |
gptkbp:is_related_to |
gptkb:the_Trojan_War
gptkb:the_House_of_Atreus gptkb:the_myth_of_the_Trojan_Horse the fall of Troy the fate of Troy the curse of the Atreides |
gptkbp:is_studied_in |
literature courses
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gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
the consequences of pride
fate and destiny tragic fate the cycle of revenge leadership failure |
gptkbp:is_worshipped_by |
gptkb:ancient_Greece
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gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:Politician
his arrogance leader of the Greek forces |
gptkbp:language |
gptkb:City
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gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Achaeans
gptkb:the_Trojan_War gptkb:the_Achaeans gptkb:Mycenae gptkb:Argos gptkb:Greek_forces_in_the_Trojan_War Greek forces the Greek forces the siege of Troy |
gptkbp:led_to |
gptkb:the_Greek_forces_in_the_Trojan_War
gptkb:Greek_forces_in_the_Trojan_War the Greek army siege of Troy the Greek army in the Trojan War |
gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Agamemnon's_sacrifice
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gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Clytemnestra
gptkb:Agamemnon gptkb:Electra gptkb:Orestes |
gptkbp:mother |
gptkb:Clytemnestra
gptkb:Aerope |
gptkbp:mythology |
gain favorable winds
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gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:the_sacrifice_of_Iphigenia
his family the Greek mythology the fate of Troy the sacrifice of his daughter the events leading to the fall of Troy the Greek tragedy tradition |
gptkbp:notable_for |
its strong female characters
its poetic language its complex characters its tragic elements its exploration of gender roles its themes of power its dramatic structure its moral dilemmas its use of dramatic irony |
gptkbp:notable_production |
Modern adaptations in various languages.
Royal National Theatre production. Theater of Dionysus production. |
gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ The dead are not dead.”
“ The greatest of evils is a bad woman.” “ The house of Atreus is cursed.” " I will not be silent." " The house of Atreus is cursed." “ A man’s fate is his own.” “ Justice is the law of the land.” |
gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:The_Oresteia
gptkb:Oresteia gptkb:Trojan_War |
gptkbp:participated_in |
gptkb:the_Trojan_War
gptkb:Trojan_War gptkb:the_sacrifice_of_Iphigenia |
gptkbp:performance |
Performed in ancient Greece.
Revived in modern theater. |
gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:theater_festivals gptkb:ancient_Greece theater companies ancient Greek festivals the modern era the ancient world modern theaters the contemporary world |
gptkbp:portrayed_by |
gptkb:various_adaptations
gptkb:Homer's_Iliad gptkb:mythological_figure a tragic hero various works of art modern adaptations various films a tragic figure a symbol of hubris a king a father various plays various actors in theater various television series a victim of fate a military commander a husband a powerful king a flawed leader films and television adaptations various actors in film plays by Aeschylus plays by Euripides plays by Sophocles various directors in adaptations A flawed leader powerful yet flawed |
gptkbp:precedes |
gptkb:The_Eumenides
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gptkbp:premiered_on |
458 BC
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gptkbp:received |
the title of King of Mycenae
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gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Eumenides
gptkb:Choephori gptkb:The_Libation_Bearers The Agamemnon of Aeschylus. The Oresteia trilogy. |
gptkbp:repealed_by |
gptkb:Orestes
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gptkbp:restoration |
gptkb:the_Trojan_War
gptkb:Mycenae |
gptkbp:rival |
gptkb:Achilles
gptkb:Agamemnon the Greek gods |
gptkbp:role |
leader of the Greek forces in the Trojan War
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gptkbp:security_features |
gptkb:Clytemnestra
his wife Clytemnestra |
gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Troy
gptkb:Argos the aftermath of the Trojan War |
gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Argos
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gptkbp:sibling |
gptkb:Menelaus
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gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Clytemnestra
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gptkbp:subject |
gptkb:various_adaptations
gptkb:archaeological_site psychological analysis cultural studies modern adaptations historical interpretation mythological studies many adaptations artistic interpretation many works of art various adaptations in literature historical and literary analysis many adaptations in literature and film |
gptkbp:suitable_for |
gptkb:Calchas
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gptkbp:symbol |
the consequences of war
leadership and authority leadership and tragedy leadership and downfall |
gptkbp:symbolism |
the themes of justice and revenge
the themes of power and control the tragic hero archetype The murder of Agamemnon symbolizes betrayal. The return of Agamemnon symbolizes hubris. the tragic flaws of humanity |
gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:justice
gptkb:revenge gptkb:Order fate and free will |
gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:justice
gptkb:revenge gptkb:Saint gptkb:Order The consequences of war. The conflict between fate and free will. The cycle of vengeance. The nature of power. The role of the gods. |
gptkbp:translated_into |
gptkb:French
gptkb:Spanish gptkb:Native_American_tribe English multiple languages many languages |
gptkbp:was_a |
gptkb:military_officer
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gptkbp:was_akey_figure_in |
gptkb:the_Trojan_War
the cycle of revenge |
gptkbp:was_aproponent_of |
gptkb:The_Agamemnon
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gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Aeschylus
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gptkbp:written_in |
gptkb:City
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