Orestes
IndiacharacterMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Orestes is a key figure in Greek tragedy, the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, who is famously tasked with avenging his father's death by killing his mother. His character grapples with themes of duty, morality, and the haunting consequences of revenge, particularly in modern interpretations like 'Electra 7'.
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Orestes would eventually return and take revenge for his father's murder.
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
India· 2026-08-06
Agamemnon was avenged by his son Orestes: a warning, about the dangers of homecoming.
‘More postmodern than ancient’: why the Odyssey is everywhere, from Oz to Westeros | CultureThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-07-12
United Kingdom· 2026-07-12
Orestes is the brother of Iphigenia, who is involved in the myth discussed in the article.
Η γνωστή-άγνωστη Βραυρώνα, η Ιφιγένεια, οι Αραφηνίδες Αλές (πιο γνωστές ως Λούτσα)Kathimerini·
Greece· 2025-04-05
Greece· 2025-04-05
Orestes is depicted alongside Electra, both wearing handcuffs and silently observing.
Στη σκηνή του εγκλήματος | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗKathimerini·Greece· 2025-03-06
Greece· 2025-03-06
