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Iphigenia was the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra in Greek mythology. While the Greek army was preparing to set sail for Troy during the Trojan War, Agamemnon caused the anger of the goddess Artemis, because he killed a sacred deer.
François Perrier's The Sacrifice of Iphigenia (17th century), depicting Agamemnon's sacrifice of his daughter Iphigenia. In Greek mythology, Iphigenia (/ ɪ f ɪ ˈ dʒ ɪ. n ɪ ə /; Ancient Greek: Ἰφιγένεια, romanized: Iphigéneia, pronounced [iːpʰiɡéneː.a]) was a daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra, and thus a ...
24 Μαΐ 2023 · The Sacrifice of Iphigenia. When the beautiful Helen, wife of the Spartan king Menelaus, ran off with Paris of Troy, Menelaus’ brother Agamemnon amassed a vast army to bring her back. But before the fleet could set sail, Artemis commanded Agamemnon to sacrifice his eldest daughter Iphigenia to her.
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia. The idea of human sacrifice was a reoccurring one in Greek mythology, although not a common one, but human sacrifices were offered to the Minotaur, whilst Tantalus and Lycaon killed their own sons to make an offering to the gods.
Iphigenia at Aulis, tragedy by Euripides, performed about 406 bce. The story concerns the legendary sacrifice of Iphigenia by her father, Agamemnon. When the Greek fleet is becalmed at Aulis, thus preventing movement of the expeditionary force against Troy, Agamemnon is told that he must sacrifice.
23 Σεπ 2024 · The name Iphigenia has been synonymous with ancient Greek tragedy and mythology as well as the concept of sacrifice for millennia. This fascinating woman is a truly captivating figure in ancient Greek mythology, whose story is one of sacrifice, family loyalty, and much-needed divine intervention.
Iphigenia, realizing the fate that awaited her, is said to have faced her impending death with stoic resolve. She understood that her sacrifice was necessary to enable the Greek fleet to sail and chose to accept her fate to save her people and uphold her father's honor.
