House of Atreus myth cycle
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The House of Atreus myth cycle is a series of interconnected Greek legends about the cursed royal family of Mycenae, marked by betrayal, murder, and divine retribution across generations.
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Target entity: House of Atreus myth cycle Context triple: [Atreid dynasty, knownFor, House of Atreus myth cycle]
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Heracles cycle
The Heracles cycle is a collection of ancient Greek myths centered on the hero Heracles, detailing his divine origins, famous labors, and numerous adventures.
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Theban cycle
The Theban cycle is a collection of ancient Greek myths and epic poems centered on the royal house of Thebes, including the tragic stories of Oedipus and his descendants.
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Agamemnon
Agamemnon is the legendary king of Mycenae and commander of the Greek forces in the Trojan War in Greek mythology.
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Pleiades and Hyades myth cycle
The Pleiades and Hyades myth cycle is a body of Greek myths centered on two closely linked sister star-clusters, their nymph personifications, and their roles in stories of gods, heroes, and cosmic transformations.
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Sacred Wars
Sacred Wars were a series of ancient Greek conflicts, primarily fought over control of the sacred sanctuary of Delphi and its oracle.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: House of Atreus myth cycle Target entity description: The House of Atreus myth cycle is a series of interconnected Greek legends about the cursed royal family of Mycenae, marked by betrayal, murder, and divine retribution across generations.
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A.
Heracles cycle
The Heracles cycle is a collection of ancient Greek myths centered on the hero Heracles, detailing his divine origins, famous labors, and numerous adventures.
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B.
Theban cycle
The Theban cycle is a collection of ancient Greek myths and epic poems centered on the royal house of Thebes, including the tragic stories of Oedipus and his descendants.
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C.
Agamemnon
Agamemnon is the legendary king of Mycenae and commander of the Greek forces in the Trojan War in Greek mythology.
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D.
Pleiades and Hyades myth cycle
The Pleiades and Hyades myth cycle is a body of Greek myths centered on two closely linked sister star-clusters, their nymph personifications, and their roles in stories of gods, heroes, and cosmic transformations.
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E.
Sacred Wars
Sacred Wars were a series of ancient Greek conflicts, primarily fought over control of the sacred sanctuary of Delphi and its oracle.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Greek mythological cycle
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legendary tradition ⓘ mythological narrative ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Agamemnon
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Atreus ⓘ Clytemnestra ⓘ Electra ⓘ Iphigenia ⓘ Menelaus ⓘ Orestes ⓘ Pelops ⓘ Tantalus ⓘ Thyestes ⓘ |
| featuresDeity |
Apollo
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Artemis ⓘ Athena ⓘ Zeus ⓘ |
| featuresSupernaturalEntity | Erinyes ⓘ |
| hasCentralTheme |
betrayal
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divine retribution ⓘ family curse ⓘ murder ⓘ revenge ⓘ |
| hasLiterarySource |
Oresteia
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surface form:
Aeschylus’ Oresteia
Electra (Euripides) ⓘ
surface form:
Euripides’ Electra
Iphigenia in Tauris ⓘ
surface form:
Euripides’ Iphigenia among the Taurians
Iphigenia in Aulis (Euripides) ⓘ
surface form:
Euripides’ Iphigenia in Aulis
Electra (Sophocles) ⓘ
surface form:
Sophocles’ Electra
various lost epic poems of the Epic Cycle ⓘ |
| hasMainFamily |
House of Atreus myth cycle
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
House of Atreus
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| hasOriginCharacter | Tantalus ⓘ |
| includesEpisode |
Agamemnon’s return from the Trojan War
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Iphigenia in Aulis (Euripides) ⓘ
surface form:
Agamemnon’s sacrifice of Iphigenia at Aulis
Thyestes ⓘ
surface form:
Atreus’ cannibal feast of Thyestes’ sons
Orestes’ exile and return ⓘ Orestes’ matricide of Clytemnestra ⓘ Orestes’ trial and acquittal at Athens ⓘ chariot race of Pelops and Oenomaus ⓘ
surface form:
Pelops and the chariot race with Oenomaus
Thyestes’ adultery with Aerope ⓘ House of Atreus myth cycle self-linksurface differs ⓘ
surface form:
Thyestes’ curse on Atreus and his line
crime of Tantalus against the gods ⓘ curse placed on Tantalus and his descendants ⓘ feud between Atreus and Thyestes ⓘ murder of Agamemnon by Clytemnestra and Aegisthus ⓘ murder of Myrtilus by Pelops ⓘ pursuit of Orestes by the Erinyes ⓘ |
| influenced |
Greek tragedy
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later Western literature about tragic dynasties ⓘ |
| involvesMoralTheme |
blood guilt
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hubris ⓘ violation of xenia ⓘ |
| partOf | Greek mythology ⓘ |
| setIn |
Mycenae and Tiryns
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surface form:
Mycenae
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