Clytemnestra, in Greek legend, is a daughter of Leda and Tyndareus and wife of Agamemnon, commander of the Greek forces in the Trojan War. She took Aegisthus as her lover while Agamemnon was away at war. Upon his return, Clytemnestra and Aegisthus murdered Agamemnon. | History Hit

Come see Martha Graham’s iconic “Clytemnestra Act 2”@thejoycetheater !! Opening Night is just 5 days away 🧠⚡️ Inspired by the Oresteia, Aeschylus’ famous trilogy of plays, Graham’s version recounts events from the perspective of Clytemnestra, the vengeful queen of Mycenae. See the incredible @leslieandreawilliams as Clytemnestra April 2nd and 10th Program A 💃🏾 Choreography by Martha Graham 🎶: Halim El-Dabh Set: Isamu Noguchi Costumes: Martha Graham & Helen McGehee 🎥: @paigecowenn #marthagra

Not to mention Agamemnon came back with a concubine from war named Cassandra who was cursed with propehcy by Apollo. She told him what would happen but no one ever believed her. Sadly, she was also murdered. Painting title: Clytemnestra, John Collier, 1882 #history #art | History by Mae