iphigenia

• 希腊神话中的女性人物，迈锡尼国王阿伽门农与克吕泰涅斯特拉之女。她几乎被父亲献祭给女神阿尔忒弥斯，但获救并成为阿尔忒弥斯的女祭司。

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.

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1. Mythological figureC1formal

   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.

   神话人物

   • 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.