Agamemnon · Character
Herald
Messenger who announces Agamemnon's return from Troy to the chorus.
minor
Also known as Herald Dark
First appearance: agamemnon
Herald's tie to Agamemnon is one of the pressures that moves Agamemnon—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
His arrival is full of excitement and love for home, contrasting with Agamemnon; his speech confirms Clytemnestra's worst fears.
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With Agamemnon (professional): The Herald serves as Agamemnon's messenger, reporting the fall of Troy and the king's return. With Agamemnon (professional): The Herald serves as Agamemnon's messenger, reporting the fall…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- House of Atreus and Gods
- Mythological Figures and Future Avenger
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- Agamemnon
professional · positive
The Herald serves as Agamemnon's messenger, reporting the fall of Troy and the king's… How this plays out →
- Agamemnon
professional · positive
The Herald serves as Agamemnon's messenger, reporting the fall of Troy and the king's… How this plays out →
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See Herald in agamemnon