In this episode, we explore the story of Clytemnestra, one of the most infamous figures of Greek tragedy, remembered for murdering her husband Agamemnon upon his return from Troy. But who was Clytemnestra beyond the label of “murderess”

We’ll examine her story through the lens of ancient myth and literature, comparing her to her sisters Penelope and Helen, two women often idealized or vilified in very different ways.

Why does Penelope become the model of loyalty, Helen the emblem of beauty and destruction, and Clytemnestra the embodiment of vengeance? What does this say about how ancient Greek society and our modern world constructs archetypes of women?

Chapters

(0:00) – Introduction

(1:34) – Melinoe, Hermes & Sources on the Gods

(2:26) – Mars the Kitty Update

(4:32) – The Story of Clytemnestra

(13:10) – Why Was Clytemnestra’s Offense So Shocking in the Ancient World?

(21:14) – Clytemnestra, Penelope & Helen: Queens Compared

(28:19) – Why Do We Still Pit Women Against Each Other

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