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THYESTES


DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Thyestes Brother of Atreus, in exile from his fatherland.
The Ghost of Tantalus. Doomed for his sins to come back to earth and inspire his house to greater sin.
The Fury Who drives the ghost on to do his allotted part.
Atreus King of Argos, grandson of Tantalus, who has quarreled with his brother and driven him into exile.
An Attendant of Atreus.  
Three sons of Thyestes: Only one of whom, Tantalus, takes part in the dialogue.
A Messenger.  
Chorus Citizens of Mycenae.
 
The scene is laid partly without the city of Argos, and partly within the royal palace.