Iphigenia in Aulis [2] - {{ productInfo[0].CHARACTER }}

One of the most performed Greek tragedies, the play explores the breakdown of social norms in times of war and how war breeds inhuman habits in the most human of men. Agamemmnon's fleet is stranded by bad weather in the bay of Aulis and his troops are growing mutinous. In revenge for Agamemmnon killing one of her sacred stags, the goddess Artemis demands the sacrifice of his eldest daughter, Iphigeneia. The daughter is tricked and told she is to marry the Greek warrior, Schilleus, but when they get there they learn Agamemmnon has other plans.see less

One of the most performed Greek tragedies, the play explores the breakdown of social norms in times of war and how war breeds inhuman habits in the most human of men. Agamemmnon's fleet is stranded by bad weather in the bay of Aulis and his troops are growing mutinous. In revenge for Agamemmnon killing one of her sacred stags, the goddess Artemis demands the...see more