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Agamemnon

What is agamemnon?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Role King of Mycenae or Argos[1]
Role Commander-in-chief of the Greek expedition against Troy[1]
Family Brother of Menelaus[1]
Family Husband of Clytemnestra[1]
Death Murdered by Aegisthus on his return to Greece[1]

Agamemnon is a figure from Greek mythology: a king of Mycenae or Argos and the commander of the Greek army in the Trojan War [1]. He is also the husband of Clytemnestra and the brother of Menelaus [1].

Context

Agamemnon is a central figure in Greek mythology, known as the king of Mycenae or Argos and the commander of the Greek forces during the Trojan War [1]. He is the brother of Menelaus and the husband of Clytemnestra [1]. In Homer's epics, Agamemnon serves as the commander-in-chief of the Greek expedition against Troy [1]. After the war, he returned home only to be murdered by Aegisthus, who had seduced his wife [1]. His story has been retold in ancient Greek tragedies, including Aeschylus's Oresteia, and continues to influence modern literature and drama [1]. The name Agamemnon remains a symbol of leadership and tragic downfall in Western culture [1].

Documented claims

  • Agamemnon led the Greek army in the Trojan War [1].
  • Aegisthus had seduced Agamemnon's wife, Clytemnestra, before killing him [1].

Questions and answers

What is Agamemnon known for?

Agamemnon is known as the king of Mycenae or Argos and the commander of the Greek army in the Trojan War [1].

Who actually killed Agamemnon?

Agamemnon was murdered by Aegisthus upon his return to Greece [1].

Sources

  1. Agamemnon :: King of Mycenae and Leader of the Greeks — greekmythology.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in History