Aegisthus

noun

Meaning

A figure in Greek tragedy known for his role as the usurper of the throne of Mycenae and the adulterous partner of the queen.

Examples

The character of Aegisthus serves as a complex foil to Orestes in the Oresteia.
Scholars often analyze the moral culpability of Aegisthus in the death of the returning king.

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

Aegisthus

noun

Pronunciation: iːˈdʒɪsθəs

Definition

A figure in Greek tragedy known for his role as the usurper of the throne of Mycenae and the adulterous partner of the queen.

Examples

The character of Aegisthus serves as a complex foil to Orestes in the Oresteia.
Scholars often analyze the moral culpability of Aegisthus in the death of the returning king.

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary