Agamemnon - Wikipedia
WEBIn Greek mythology, Agamemnon (/ æɡəˈmɛmnɒn /; Greek: Ἀγαμέμνων Agamémnōn) was a king of Mycenae who commanded the Achaeans during the Trojan War.
Agamemnon | Legend, Family, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Agamemnon, in Greek legend, king of Mycenae or Argos. When the Trojan prince Paris carried off Helen, wife of his brother Menelaus, Agamemnon called for revenge and led the Greek forces to victory during the Trojan War.
Agamemnon - Mythopedia
WEBJul 12, 2023 · Agamemnon, son of Atreus, was the king of Mycenae (or Argos, in some traditions) and the most powerful king of mythical times. When his brother’s wife Helen ran off with a handsome prince from Troy, Agamemnon raised …
Agamemnon: Full Play Summary - SparkNotes
WEBAgamemnon Full Play Summary. Agamemnon begins with a Watchman on duty on the roof of the palace at Argos, waiting for a signal announcing the fall of Troy to the Greek armies. A beacon flashes, and he joyfully runs to tell the news to Queen Clytemnestra.
Agamemnon (Person) - World History Encyclopedia
WEBSep 18, 2018 · Agamemnon was the legendary king of Mycenae and leader of the Greek army in the Trojan War of Homer 's Illiad. Agamemnon is a great warrior but also a selfish ruler who famously upset his invincible champion Achilles, a feud that prolonged the war and suffering of his men.
Agamemnon: Greek King, Trojan War Leader and Man of Power
WEBMar 27, 2021 · King Agamemnon of Mycenae was a mythical Greek god man who had absolute power and saw much betrayal, his and others against him, but he won the Trojan War. Agamemnon is a major figure in Greek mythology.
Agamemnon - Greek Mythology
WEBWho was Agamemnon? In Greek mythology, Agamemnon was the king of Mycenae or Argos (different names of the same region), son of King Atreus and Queen Aerope. His brother was Menelaus, who was married to Helen, the main characters that participated in the events leading to the Trojan War.
Agamemnon, the Greek King of the Trojan War - ThoughtCo
WEBNov 10, 2019 · Agamemnon (pronounced a-ga-mem'-non), was the leading king of the Greek forces in the Trojan War. He became king of Mycenae by driving out his uncle, Thyestes, with the help of King Tyndareus of Sparta.
Trojan War ‑ Definition, Summary & Hero - HISTORY
WEBDec 18, 2009 · The story of the Trojan War—the Bronze Age conflict between the kingdoms of Troy and Mycenaean Greece–straddles the history and mythology of ancient Greece and inspired the greatest writers of...
Agamemnon’s Role During the Trojan War - Greek Boston
WEBDuring the Trojan War, Agamemnon was the commander-in-chief. He is said to have killed as few as sixteen Trojan soldiers and as many as hundreds during the war. When Troy was finally captured, Priam’s daughter Cassandra was awarded to Agamemnon as part of the prizes of war.