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Episode 27: The Bloody King (Aeschylus' Agamemnon)

Literature and History

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The Setting of Athens Theater and Tyranny of Agamemnon

This chapter discusses the historical context of a theater in Athens made from materials of defeated Persian ships and its significance in post-Persian war Athens. It explores how the play Agamemnon mirrors the political climate of Athens, emphasizing themes of democracy and the consequences of tyrannical rule. The chapter sets the stage for the narrative of Agamemnon's son, Orestes, highlighting parallels between personal destinies and the city's fate.

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