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  1. Orestes - Wikipedia

    In Greek mythology, Orestes or Orestis (/ ɒˈrɛstiːz /; Ancient Greek: Ὀρέστης [oréstɛːs]) was the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, and the brother of Electra and Iphigenia. He was also known by the …

  2. Orestes | Aegisthus, Clytemnestra & Electra | Britannica

    Orestes, in Greek mythology, son of Agamemnon, king of Mycenae (or Argos), and his wife, Clytemnestra. According to Homer, Orestes was away when his father returned from Troy to meet …

  3. Orestes: The Tragic Hero of Ancient Greek Mythology

    Mar 12, 2025 · The trial of Orestes in Athens is the point at which the issues of justice and atonement are placed at the heart of the narrative. Presided over by goddess Athena herself, the trial of Orestes …

  4. Who was Orestes in Greek Mythology? Powers, Symbols, and ...

    What Is Orestes in Greek Mythology? Orestes is a central character in Greek mythology, known primarily for avenging his father's murder. Agamemnon, his father, was killed by his mother, …

  5. The Internet Classics Archive | Orestes by Euripides

    It is the sixth day after the murder of Clytemnestra and Aegisthus. ELECTRA is discovered alone. ORESTES lies sleeping on a couch in the background. There is naught so terrible to describe, be it …

  6. Orestes (mythology) | Encyclopedia.com

    May 29, 2018 · In Greek mythology, Orestes was the prince who avenged the murder of his father, King Agamemnon of Mycenae, by killing his own mother, Clytemnestra. Orestes' sisters Iphigenia and …

  7. Orestes: The Face Of Tragic Revenge - elpedia.gr

    Orestes is one of the most enigmatic and psychologically complex tragic figures in ancient Greek mythology and drama. Son of King Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, Orestes found himself at the …

  8. ANCIENT GREECE – EURIPIDES – ORESTES

    A basic level guide to some of the best known and loved works of prose, poetry and drama from ancient Greece - Orestes by Euripides

  9. Learn About Orestes of Greek Mythology

    Orestes is a figure from Greek mythology and is the subject of several myths, plays, and other writings. He is primarily known for murdering his mother and her lover in revenge for his father’s death.

  10. Orestes, the tragic son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, hero ...

    Orestes is one of the most striking characters in Greek mythology. Son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, he lived a tragic and complex life marked by vengeance, justice and retribution.