# Clytemnestra — The Odyssey character guide

> Clytemnestra in The Odyssey by Homer.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the noble Clytemnestra, treacherous Clytemnestra

**First appearance:** 0011-book-x-aeolus-the-lestrigonians-and-circ

## Who they are

The wife of Agamemnon who conspired in his murder, mentioned in the underworld.

## Relationships

### [Ulysses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_odyssey_se/characters/ulysses)

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Clytemnestra is mentioned as a cautionary figure in contrast to Penelope, representing unfaithfulness in a king's household.

### [Ulysses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_odyssey_se/characters/ulysses)

_social_

Clytemnestra is mentioned as a cautionary figure in contrast to Penelope, representing unfaithfulness in a king's household.

### [Ulysses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_odyssey_se/characters/ulysses)

_social_

Clytemnestra is mentioned as a cautionary figure in contrast to Penelope, representing unfaithfulness in a king's household.

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