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Oresteia
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Last discussed Aug 3, 2026
Aeschylus's trilogy of Greek tragedies (Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, The Eumenides) depicting the murder of Agamemnon and its aftermath, exploring cycles of vengeance and the origins of the legal system.
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Ryan Holiday · Aug 3, 2026
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Used for: Understanding the origins of the Western legal system and how Greek mythology explains the founding of civilization's institutions
Praised: Explains the origin of trial by jury and the legal system; shows how ancient ...
vs: Described as a side plot of the Iliad and the Odyssey
"If I could give another recommendation to people, Aeschylus's trilogy the Oresteia is a side plot of the Iliad and the Odyssey that you briefly see in the Odyssey. For people who don't know... it's just incredible. You're reading this play that's ..."
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