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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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Character Web

11 connections

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AGAgamemnonAIAigisthosMEMenelausHEHermesCLClytemnestraHEHerald

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • House of Atreus and Gods
  • Mythological Figures and Future Avenger

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