Orestia

"The Oresteia" is a trilogy of ancient Greek plays by Aeschylus that explores themes of justice, revenge, and the transition from personal vendettas to structured law. It narrates the story of the family of Agamemnon, focusing on his murder by his wife Clytemnestra, her subsequent killing by their son Orestes, and the societal shift from blood disputes to a court-based justice system. The trilogy examines the cycle of revenge and the eventual establishment of ethical order through the development of legal institutions, highlighting fundamental questions about morality, justice, and the evolution of society.