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Calchas

Prophet who interpreted the omen of the eagles and demanded Iphigenia's sacrifice.

minor

First appearance: i

Calchas's tie to Artemis is one of the pressures that moves Agamemnon—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Artemis (professional): Calchas interprets Artemis's wrath, demanding the sacrifice of Iphigenia for favorable winds. With Artemis (professional): Calchas interprets Artemis's wrath, demanding the sacrifice of…

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8 connections

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ARArtemisCACassandraZEZeusAGAgamemnonAEAeschylusCACalchas

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Divine and Prophetic Forces
  • Protagonist
  • House of Atreus and Gods

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