iphigenia

incontável · nome próprio

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.

• 🇵🇹Nome próprio da mitologia grega, filha de Clitemnestra e Agamêmnon, que quase foi sacrificada a Ártemis, mas foi salva e depois se tornou sacerdotisa da deusa.

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.

   🇵🇹Figura mitológica

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