“The adulterer dies. An old custom, justice.”
Quote by Aeschylus
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The Oresteia: Agamemnon; The Libation Bearers; The Eumenides
The Oresteia is a three-play cycle by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus. It consists of Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Eumenides. The plays delve into the aftermath of the Trojan War, focusing on the House of Atreus and the cycle of violence and retribution that follows. The cycle is renowned for its exploration of moral and ethical questions, as well as its profound examination of the human condition. more
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