Agamemnon - Greek Mythology
Greek Mythology. He was the son of Atreus and brother of Menelaus. King of Mycenae, he led the Greek troops against Troy. Several tragedies bear the name of "Agamemnon." Aeschylus wrote one, which was followed by Seneca's play (based on the work of Aeschylus and others, but dramatically different in structure, etc.).
Myths and Myth-Makers
Read "Myths and Myth-Makers: Old Tales and Superstitions Interpreted by Comparative Mythology," by John Fiske (1842-1901).
Read "Myths and Myth-Makers: Old Tales and Superstitions Interpreted by Comparative Mythology," by John Fiske (1842-1901).
The Iliad - Homer
Read "The Iliad," by Homer (c. 850 BC), translated by Samuel Butler.
Read "The Iliad," by Homer (c. 850 BC), translated by Samuel Butler.
Age of Fable - Thomas Bulfinch
Read "Age of Fable," by Thomas Bulfinch.
Read "Age of Fable," by Thomas Bulfinch.
The Odyssey - Homer (c. 850 BC)
Read "The Odyssey," by Homer (c. 850 BC), translated by Samuel Butler.
Read "The Odyssey," by Homer (c. 850 BC), translated by Samuel Butler.
Homer
Although little is known about the life of Homer, he is credited as the author of two of the greatest epics of all time: "Iliad" and "Odyssey." According to legend, Homer was a blind storyteller, who drew from cultural myths and legends to create his epics.
Although little is known about the life of Homer, he is credited as the author of two of the greatest epics of all time: "Iliad" and "Odyssey." According to legend, Homer was a blind storyteller, who drew from cultural myths and legends to create his epics.
Myth, Ritual, and Religion
Read "Myth, Ritual, and Religion," Andrew Lang.
Read "Myth, Ritual, and Religion," Andrew Lang.
Agamemnon Translation
D.W. Myatt offers a translation of the play "Agamemnon" by Greek playwright Aeschylus that purports to capture the pagan ethos of the original.
D.W. Myatt offers a translation of the play "Agamemnon" by Greek playwright Aeschylus that purports to capture the pagan ethos of the original.