Iphigeneia at Aulis   By: Unknown (480? BC - 406 BC)

Iphigeneia at Aulis is a gripping and tragic play that explores the themes of sacrifice, duty, and the consequences of war. The story follows Agamemnon, the king of Mycenae, as he is faced with a difficult decision - sacrificing his daughter, Iphigeneia, in order to please the gods and ensure a successful military campaign against Troy.

The play delves deep into the moral dilemma faced by Agamemnon, as he grapples with the conflicting demands of his duty as a leader and his love for his daughter. The tension and suspense build throughout the play, culminating in a heartbreaking and dramatic conclusion that leaves the audience pondering the price of power and the lengths we are willing to go to achieve our goals.

Overall, Iphigeneia at Aulis is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged work of literature that offers timeless insights into the complexities of human nature and the sacrifices we make in the name of honor and ambition. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy classical Greek tragedy and stories that challenge ethical norms.

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Του στρατού και του στόλου των Ελλήνων συναθροισθέντος παρά την Αυλίδα εν τω πορθμώ του Ευρίπου, όπως εκείθεν ομού, υπό την αρχιστρατηγίαν του Αγαμέμνονος, εκπλεύση κατά της Τροίας προς εκδίκησιν της υπό του Πάριδος αρπαγής της Ελένης, νηνεμία διαρκής παρεκώλυε τον απόπλουν αυτού. Τούτο εθεωρήθη ως ένδειξις δυσμενείας των θεών, ο δε μάντις Κάλχας, εμπνευσθείς εχρησμοδότησεν ότι τότε μόνον θα ηδύνατο να πλεύση ο στόλος και θα εκυριεύετο το Ίλιον, εάν ο Αγαμέμνωνεθυσίαζε την θυγατέρα του Ιφιγένειαν εις τον βωμόν της Αρτέμιδος, προστάτιδος θεάς της Αυλίδος... Continue reading book >>