This paper reviews Aeschylus' "Oresteia" in which Aeschylus uses the Agamemnon
myth to convey his messages. It examines how
Aeschylus' main purpose in the "Oresteia" is not to explore the psychology of his characters but to narrate the story of the House of Atreus, its theological aspects and its relevance to the contemporary political situation. It focuses on Aeschylus' use of the story of the House of Atreus in order to make relevant points about the society he lived in and whether he was successful in doing so. Also discussed is the use of charter
myth and gender.