Libation Bearers Lesson Plan

Historical Context for Oresteia by Aeschylus

https://www.college.columbia.edu/core/content/historical-context-oresteia-aeschylus

An in-depth article about the historical context for Aechylus's Oresteia, produced and published by Columbia University.

The Curse of the House of Atreus

https://www.metopera.org/discover/education/educator-guides/elektra/house-of-atreus/#:~:text=The%20curse%20of%20the%20House%20of%20Atreus%20began%20with%20King,Tantalus's%20act%20as%20an%20atrocity.

Background story on the events of the Oresteia. Gives details on how the curse came about and how it continues to affect the family of Agamemnon. Compiled by the Metropolitan Opera.

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