
Aegisthus
Aegisthus is a figure from Greek mythology, known for his role in Homer's 'The Odyssey' as the lover of Clytemnestra and the murderer of Agamemnon. His actions, driven by desire and ambition, ultimately lead to his downfall when he is killed by Agamemnon's son, Orestes, highlighting the theme of self-inflicted consequences in the epic.
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Aegisthus ignored the warning, committed the crime, and was later killed by Orestes.
Quote of the day inspired by Homer’s Odyssey: 'Men are so quick to blame the gods, they say that...' — and why the worst disasters are always self-inflictedThe Times of India·
India· 2026-08-06






