agamemnon

US /ˌæɡəˈmɛmˌnɑn, -nən/

UK /ˌæɡəˈmemnən/

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noun

  • A tragic character in Greek literature, often depicted as a flawed leader.
  • In Greek legend, the king of Mycenae who led the Greeks in the Trojan War.
  • A figure used in historical discussions related to ancient Greece and the Bronze Age.