oresteia

/ɔrɛsˈtiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

a trilogy of Greek tragedies by Aeschylus, dealing with the curse of the House of Atreus

“The Oresteia is a masterpiece of ancient Greek drama, exploring themes of justice and morality.”

2. proper noun

the specific trilogy of plays by Aeschylus

“Aeschylus’ Oresteia is a classic of Greek literature.”

Synonyms

  • tetralogy
  • trilogy

Antonyms

  • comedy
  • romance