Agamemnon is a prominent figure in Greek mythology, best known as the king of Mycenae and a leading commander in the Trojan War. He is the son of Atreus and Aerope and the brother of Menelaus. Agamemnon is often depicted as a tragic hero whose hubris and decisions, particularly regarding the sacrifice of his daughter Iphigenia, lead to his downfall and the eventual tragic events of the Oresteia trilogy by Aeschylus. His story explores themes of power, sacrifice, and the consequences of war.