“Bonds and the pangs of hunger are excellent prophet doctors for the wits.”
Quote by Aeschylus
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The Oresteia: Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers and The Eumenides
The Oresteia is a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus. It includes the plays Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Eumenides. The collection delves into complex themes such as the consequences of bloodshed, the role of the gods in human affairs, and the struggle for justice. The trilogy follows the House of Atreus, particularly the story of Agamemnon's murder and the subsequent cycle of revenge and justice. more
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