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Agamemnon

Murdered king of Argos, father of Electra and Orestes, whose death drives the plot.

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First appearance: electra

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With Orestes (family): Father and son, with Agamemnon's murder serving as the catalyst for Orestes' quest for justice. With Electra (family): Father and daughter, with Electra's grief and rage over his murder defining…

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OROrestesELElectraAEAegisthusCLClytemnestraZEZeusAGAgamemnon

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  • Family
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  • Victims and Avengers
  • Protagonist
  • Divine and Mortal Agents

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