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Homer tells us this story repeatedly throughout the whole story as a contrast to Odysseus' relationship with Penelope. Not only in the first four books, but also when Odysseus visits the land of the dead and other places the story is mentioned we get a good look at exactly what could have happened if Penelope weren't as faithful.

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It shows a parallel to Penelope and telemakhos who are faithful. It also helps justify Odysseus' revenge.

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Q: Why is the story of Aegisthus and Agamemnon and Clytemnestra and and Orestes repeated so many times in the Oddyssey?
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