Iphigenie In Aulis

The narrative centers on Agamemnon, the King of Mycenae, who faces a harrowing choice to sacrifice his daughter Iphigenie to appease the gods and secure favorable winds for his fleet heading to Troy. Initially horrified, Iphigenie ultimately embraces her fate, highlighting the tension between personal desires and the greater good. The play explores themes of moral responsibility among rulers and the sacrifices made for the community. Recognized as a significant work of ancient Greek tragedy, it continues to influence literature and theater today.