Orestes
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Greek drama (Tragedy)
Tragedies
Klassieke oudheid
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Continental european drama (dramatic works by one author)
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Greek Mythology
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Drama
Produced more frequently on the ancient stage than any other tragedy, Orestes retells with striking innovations the story of the young man who kills his mother to avenge her murder of his father. Though eventually exonerated, Orestes becomes a fugitive from the Furies (avenging spirits) of his mothe…
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