iphigenia

incontable · nombre propio

A proper noun from Greek mythology referring to the daughter of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon, who was nearly sacrificed to Artemis but was rescued and later became a priestess.

• 🇪🇸Nombre propio de la mitología griega que designa a la hija de Clitemnestra y Agamenón, a quien casi sacrifican a Artemisa, pero es salvada y luego se convierte en sacerdotisa.

1. Mythological figure C1 formal

   In Greek mythology, the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra, who was sacrificed by her father to appease the goddess Artemis so the Greek fleet could sail to Troy.

   • The story of Iphigenia is a central theme in several ancient Greek tragedies.
   • Agamemnon's decision to sacrifice Iphigenia led to a curse on his family.
   • Artemis is said to have rescued Iphigenia and made her a priestess in Tauris.

   🇪🇸Ifigenia (figura mitológica)

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