The Curse of the House of Atreus

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Why do you think the story of the House of Atreus remains so popular?

[@Jotaro_joestar615]

It a great story

[@-hwh_rl]

no it sucks teachers do to because they force u to read it

[@bunnyofdoom4501]

Then, in year 10191 AG, Paul Atreides began his play for the lion throne of the imperium which lead to the galactic jihad... cursed family indeed

[@megapixel4664]

Quite…

[@TRNATO1]

Herbert stated in Dune that the house of Atreides was a direct decedent of the house of Atreus. :)

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

That's awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@Miraihi]

I've just been struck with a nostalgia by Virgin Steele's "House of Atreus" album, but here it is, the retelling of the original story! Thanks for familiarizing me with this piece of mythological history.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

You're very welcome. 😊

[@Skepsontologia]

Just whanna thank you for your work and effort. Thank you very much.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you so much for your kind words. 😊

[@chrisedwards3214]

Atreus made Cain look like a boy scout

[@aqibmajeed2620]

Kelly + Greek mythology =Perfect

[@oliverdye3922]

agib+ majeed= sucidal

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@Davlavi]

Wow what an openning.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

😊 Thanks for watching!

[@rajuranjankumar1695]

Thanks dear ❤️

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

You're so welcome. 😊

[@SpencerTaylorOnline]

And people think Succession has a crazy family. No one beats the Greeks.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

The crazy families in TV shows and movies can definitely learn a thing or two from mythological/historical families. 😆

[@TheAdeybob]

the sun reversing its course...? Sounds like a celestial event...a bright comet?

[@stevecarnes3541]

There was one alternative to a critical event in this story - the sacrifice of Iphigenia. There were myths of "Iphigenia in Aulis" and "Iphigenia in Egypt" after her supposed sacrifice. And if you believe PDQ Bach, there is also the less well-known "Iphigenia in Brooklyn." :-))

[@sawl19]

Klasik edebiyatın notlarını vermeyen Dinçer beyi kınıyorum.

[@susanmcdonald9088]

Thank you! Most people chose Electra I saw in your poll so I thought I was wrong, but she was Oedipus' sister wasn't she? Or his daughter? But the opposite complex in Freudian terms, the daughter's abnormal love of the father, right? Anyway, I think the popularity to today, is not only the horror & civilizing nature of humanity is one reason, but what the Athenian tragedians did with it that led many like Freud, Nietzsche & others to form theories about human nature. And about honoring the gods, and punishments. But why such a cursed past from prehistoric times in this one family where many rituals & rules & offerings, etc., were set down at this one "before"-time, for all time, seems mysterious if not confusing, lol. But I guess in the end, good stories survive.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

She was actually Orestes' sister. There's a lot of valuable lessons that can be learnt from Greek mythology and it definitely makes for a good story. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@cgt3704]

This is the Game of Thrones we all need.

[@oliverdye3922]

No its not

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

I think there are many aspects of this myth that can be found throughout Game of Thrones. George R.R. Martin does get his inspiration from history/mythology.

[@cgt3704]

@@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia lndeed. Tough i would love if he gets to work on finishing his book so i dont have to be stuck with Season 8