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Apollo

God who commands Orestes to avenge his father, guiding the action from afar.

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Also known as Phoebus, O Lycean Phoebus

First appearance: electra

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With Orestes (psychological): Divine patron who commands and guides Orestes to commit matricide as a sacred duty. With Orestes (psychological): Divine patron who commands and guides Orestes to commit matricide as a…

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OROrestesELElectraZEZeusAEAegisthusAPApollo

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

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