Oresteia

The Oresteia is a trilogy of ancient Greek plays by Aeschylus that tells the story of the cycle of revenge within the House of Atreus. It follows Orestes as he avenges his father Agamemnon’s murder by killing his mother, Clytemnestra. This act sets off a chain of justice and punishment, involving gods and humans, highlighting themes of retribution, justice, and moral conflict. The trilogy explores how justice evolves from personal revenge to fair legal processes, symbolizing a shift from chaos to order in society.