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Discover the captivating world of Ancient Greek tragedy with our in-depth exploration of "Oedipus Rex." Unravel the timeless tale of fate, prophecy, and self-discovery as we delve into the complexities of Sophocles' masterpiece. Immerse yourself in the tragic journey of Oedipus, a man destined to fulfill a prophecy that leads to his downfall. Explore the themes of free will, hubris, and the power of the gods, and gain a deeper understanding of this iconic tragedy. Greek History, Ancient Greek, Ancient Greece, Greek Civilization, Book Vibes, Greek Tragedy, Free Will, Julius Caesar, Scene Design

Discover the captivating world of Ancient Greek tragedy with our in-depth exploration of "Oedipus Rex." Unravel the timeless tale of fate, prophecy, and self-discovery as we delve into the complexities of Sophocles' masterpiece. Immerse yourself in the tragic journey of Oedipus, a man destined to fulfill a prophecy that leads to his downfall. Explore the themes of free will, hubris, and the power of the gods, and gain a deeper understanding of this iconic tragedy.

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Theocharis Paterakis
Croquis, Ancient Troy, Greek Memes, Greek Tragedy, The Sacrifice, Greek Mythology Art, Roman Mythology, Magical Art, Mythology Art

This tragic tale relates an episode as the 100 Greek ships which sail for Troy to reclaim Helen. In some mythological versions, The king Agamemnon, after stopping at the island of Aulis and killing one of Artemis' sacred deers, is stranded with his army when the goddess stops the sailing winds. Calchis, Agamemnon's advisor and seer, tells the king only his daughter Iphigenia's sacrifice will suffice to appease the goddess. Agamemnon calls for his wife and daughter to come to Aulis under the…

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Hana Khabazah
Ancient Greece, Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Greek Tragedy, Greek Mythology Art, Ancient Origins, Mythology Art, Ancient Times, New World

Agamemnon is a major figure in Greek mythology. He was a king of Mycenae, and the supreme commander of the Greeks during the Trojan War. Therefore, he plays a significant role in Homer’s Iliad. As a matter of fact, Homer begins his epic with Achilles’ refusal to participate any further in the war, which was caused by a conflict between him and Agamemnon.

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S.E RATHMANN

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